New Year's Eve in Jefferson Parish

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Jefferson Parish!

There's no better way to start a new year than with a fantastic party or a trip to the great outdoors! In addition to other festive events, check out these New Year's events and make your holiday plans today.

New Year's Eve Gala on the Steamboat NATCHEZ

10pm-12:30am

Departure Location: 400 Toulouse, New Orleans

Countdown to midnight under the stars on the Mississippi River! Revel in delicious holiday foods, good friends, party favors, a live band, dancing, an open bar, toasting champagne, and the most unique view of New Orleans. It's the best seat in town for the community-sponsored fireworks, too. Don't miss out!

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Wartime Piano New Year's Eve Happy Hour

5-7pm

Location: The Patriots Circle Lounge at The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center | 945 Magazine St, New Orleans

Start New Year’s Eve with a lively musical showcase of wartime piano music! Enjoy a glass of champagne as you tap along to seasonal classics and 1940s hits and learn how these tunes coincided with significant events of World War II.

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Dine & Dance: New Year's Eve Bash!

9pm-1am

Location: BB's Stage Door Canteen | 945 Magazine St, New Orleans

Join the Victory Swing Orchestra to close out the quarter-century and ring in 2026 at BB's Stage Door Canteen! The evening begins with a complimentary cocktail, followed by a four-course dinner, with an open beer and wine bar. Dance 2025 away with the sounds of the 1940s, closing out the year in style with a celebratory Champagne toast at midnight! Retro-glam attire encouraged.

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Loft18 Metairie's NYE BASH

8pm-2am

Location: Loft18 Metairie | 3128 Metairie Rd., Metairie

LOFT18 is hosting its annual NYE Extravaganza, a 21+, adults-only celebration focused on music, dancing, and ringing in the new year safely. The night includes a DJ, a dance floor, a photo booth, a champagne toast at midnight, and all-inclusive food and drink. Guests can choose from multiple ticket packages, with VIP sections and bottle service available for groups.

Note: attire is semi-formal. Need to shop for something new? Check out our shopping guide here.

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Camping Under The Stars At Bayou Segnette State Park

At Bayou Segnette State Park, ring in the new year under the skies, surrounded by the gorgeous Louisiana environment and wildlife!

Visitors of all ages will find a variety of recreational opportunities just a 30-minute drive across the Mississippi River from New Orleans, including camping, boating, fishing, canoeing, picnicking, and playgrounds, as well as an ecosystem with plants, trees, and wildlife from swamps and marshes.

The park offers 16 floating cabins on the canal next to Bayou Segnette, each with two bedrooms, a full kitchen, a living/dining space, and a screened-in porch with a view of the canal. Aluminum walkways surrounding each cabin offer opportunities for casual fishing, complete with an attached cleaning station. There are also 98 campsites with water and electrical hookups, a nearby comfort station, and tent camping available at the park.

Pack your bubbly & sleeping bags, and prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to start the new year!

Restaurants Open On New Year's Eve Or New Years' Day

Restaurant hours are subject to change. Reservations may fill up quickly or open at the last minute. We recommend calling ahead to confirm your table. You can find more local restaurants here.

A Tavola

Open New Year's Eve 11am-10:30pm
Open New Year's Day from 11am-10:30pm

Boulevard American Bistro (Metairie and Elmwood)​

Open New Year's Eve from 11am-9pm
Open New Year's Day from 11am-9pm

Zea Rotisserie & Bar (Harahan and Kenner)

​Open New Year's Eve from 11am-8:30pm
Open New Year's Day from 11am-8:30pm

Vincents

Open New Year's Eve from 11:30am-2pm

Tana

Open New Year's Eve from 11:00am-2pm

Drago's Seafood Restaurant

Open New Year's Eve from 8am-9pm

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Visit Jefferson Parish is the Parish's official Convention & Visitors Bureau, or CVB for short. We are a destination marketing organization responsible for promoting Jefferson Parish as a travel destination and a dynamic place to live and work.

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