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Editor’s Note: This is a partial list of what is going on for New Year’s Eve and this story will be updated. Contact your favorite restaurant or establishment to see if they have anything scheduled for New Year’s Eve. If you’d like to include your business’ New Year’s Eve plans in this list, email entertainment reporter tswenson@vaildaily.com or assistant editor Sean Naylor at snaylor@vaildaily.com.

New Year’s Eve fireworks in Vail, Beaver Creek and Gypsum

Get ready to ring in the new year with a bang as fireworks will erupt over Vail Mountain on New Year’s Eve at the annual torchlight parade and fireworks display. This annual tradition gathers the instructors from the Vail ߣÏÈÉú and Snowboard School and they carry flares down the hill in a serpentine formation. If you want to get in front of all the action, head to Golden Peak before the torchlight parade begins at 6:15 p.m.

Shortly after, the fireworks will go off and it’s such a treat to be right underneath the colorful display as it lights up the sky and reflects off the snow. The free, in-town shuttle bus takes you right to the Golden Peak bus stop.

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If you can’t get to Golden Peak, the fireworks display can be seen across the valley floor from just east of Golden Peak and the Ford Park and Betty Ford Alpine Gardens area all the way to Lionshead, so if you are staying at The Hythe or the Ritz Carlton Club, you should be able to see it outside of the hotels. Across Interstate 70, you should be able to view it from Potato Patch Drive, Red Sandstone Road and the surrounding areas. For more details and to look at the estimated fireworks viewing area map, go to .

Beaver Creek offers a full evening of fun on Dec. 31 with two fireworks shows, roaming entertainment and a chance for you to be a part of the festivities. Level 5 skiers and snowboarders are invited to ski or ride in the ski-down parade at 6 p.m. Register for the ski-down parade at the Group Lessons Center from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and then load the Haymeadow Gondola at 5:30 p.m. From there the group will come down the mountain in a serpentine motion with glow stick lights. This is very similar to anyone who has participated in Thursday Night Lights. After the ski-down parade, lift your eyes to the skies for a fireworks display.

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Plan to stay in Beaver Creek Village for the White Circus where you’ll find street entertainment like jugglers, fire dancers, break dancers, aerialists and more acts along with ice skating and shopping in the boutiques and art galleries.

Grab a bite to eat at one of Beaver Creek’s many restaurants (reservations are highly recommended) and don’t forget that you can sip, stroll and shop within the Beaver Creek Common Consumption Area. This allows those 21 years of age and older to consume an alcoholic beverage in public in the designated areas in Beaver Creek Village. Drinks must be purchased at one of the participating restaurants and bars and placed in a designated cup. Say goodbye to 2024 with a second spectacular fireworks display above Beaver Creek Resort at 10 p.m. For more information, go to .

A New Year’s Eve celebration will be held at the Gypsum Rec Center from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Enjoy family activities and crafts indoors, hot cocoa, s’mores and fire pits on the patio and fireworks at 6 p.m. For more information, go to .

Another way to enjoy the fireworks around the valley is to hike up via snowshoes, alpine touring gear or micro spikes on your boots. Burn off some of those holiday calories and take to the trails on Vail or Beaver Creek Mountain or pick a hiking trail like the North Trail in Vail or the trails around Wildridge for a distant vantage point without the crowds. Please pay attention to any seasonal trail closures and only hike on open trails.

New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Vail

Makoto Vail — Four-course plated dinner including raw fish, wagyu steaks and locally sourced ingredients. Tickets are $250 per person and this ticket gives you access to Grand Hyatt Vail’s New Year’s Eve party featuring live music, dancing, drinks and a balloon drop at midnight to celebrate the New Year. Call 970-479-1536 for reservations.

Deca + Bol – Retro themed après ski party with Madisen Beaty headlining with a mix of 80s tunes plus current hits and support from RÄ“ K. If the music isn’t enough to get you there, how about a laser show, professional dancers, and snowboarding aerialist, a shot ski and and open bar from 10-11 p.m. Inquire about bowling lanes and tables. Go to to learn more.

The Gambit Bar at The Sebastian Vail — DJ Jay One will be spinning a mix of jazz, soul, funk and pop from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Enjoy small bites, exclusive champagne specials and craft cocktails. $75 for those 21 years of age and older. Please note: Leonora’s multi-course dinners are sold out for New Year’s Eve.

Vail Chophouse — Five-course fixed-price menu with grilled filet mignon and sea bass along with other delicious items. First seating in the front dining room is $220 for adults and $120 for kids under 12. Second seating is $250 for adults and kids. The live music with Phil Long during the second seating is sold out. Call 970-477-0555 for details and reservations.

Sonnenalp — Ludwig’s Restaurant is sold out for New Year’s Eve dinner and access to Kings Club will be on a limited first come, first serve basis.

Slope Room at Gravity Haus Vail — Prix-fixe four-course dinner with additional sides of caviar, king crab and winter truffle that you can order for an extra charge. The menu is available on . Seatings are from 5-9:45 p.m. The price is $225 per person.

Avanti Vail — Avanti is the brand new dining concept at the base of Golden Peak that offers five different restaurants under one roof. With the fireworks being right there, make this your headquarters before or after the show. Après ski with DJ Stone will be from 2 to 6:30 p.m., so it will be a perfect place to watch the torchlight parade at 6:15 p.m. followed by the fireworks around 6:25 p.m. Stick around for a while because DJ Garman will be spinning tunes until 1 a.m., the food stalls will be open until 10 p.m. No cover charge and no reservations necessary. Free parking is available on-site at Golden Peak. Go to for more details.  

Shakedown Bar Vail — Come dance the night away to the live sounds of the Shakedown Family Band. Scott Rednor and Kory Montgomery have brought in a ton of talent for this big night, such as Benny Bloom from Lettuce and Adam MacDougall from Circles around the Sun. Doors open at 9 p.m. and tickets start at $199.26 according to the listing.  

Bridge Street Bar — Dance to live music by Ilan Dvir and BBQ Mike or to tunes spun by DJ Dulce de Leche. Open Bar until midnight (excludes premium liquor, shots and Red Bull). Limited tickets are $190 per person for an all-inclusive event. Doors open at 9 p.m. Check it out at .

The Red Lion — Join Johnny Schleper and Friends at Vail’s classic party place. Tickets are $125 and include admission, light fare/appetizer menu served from 7:30-9:30 p.m., party favors (hats/tiaras) and a champagne toast at midnight. Attire is mountain casual/semi-formal. To purchase tickets, email theredlion68@gmail.com.

Chasing Rabbits — Step back in time to 1899-1900 Paris, France in this “Moulin Rouge” cabaret-themed party that will consume the entire Chasing Rabbits property. There is an all-ages party from 5-9 p.m. followed by a party for those over 21 from 9 p.m. to 2 p.m. Festive or period-era attire is encouraged. Entertainment includes High Step Society, a seven-piece big band, Can-Can dancers, DJ Sunnfors, burlesque dancers, magicians and more. For tickets and additional details, go to .

Pepi’s — Join longtime entertainer Johnny Mogambo at Pepi’s on Bridge Street starting at 9 p.m. for $60 and that includes one free well wine or beer.

Four Seasons Vail — The New Year’s Eve offerings at the Four Seasons Resort and Residence Vail are sold out

Vendetta’s — Dinner, DJ and dancing are what can be found at Vendetta’s with seatings from 5-10 p.m. The Four-course dinner is $150 for adults and $40 for kids under 12. The cover charge for just the DJ and bar only is $40. Call 970-476-1305 for reservations and check out the menu at .

Tavern on the Square at the Arrabelle — get your groove on early with an après ski-style New Year’s Eve Party with live music from 3:45 to 6:45 p.m. with Andy Cyphert. Or, stay late with Tim and Taylor and their band playing from 8-11 p.m. The kitchen will be open until 10 p.m. and there will be complimentary champagne toasts at 10 p.m. and midnight. Call 970-754-7704 or go to for details and reservations.

Archetype Distillery Tasting Room – Come early or come late because Archetype Distillery is hosting two different offerings in its Tasting Room along Gore Creek in Vail Village. From 4 to 6 p.m. get 24% off caviar and cocktails and from 6 p.m. until 1 a.m. get a free spritz cocktail and a caviar bump at midnight. .

New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Beaver Creek

Splendido — How about dinner and a show? Splendido restaurant has two seatings featuring a four-course meal with different bands. Spinphony, an all-female string quartet that plays everything from Mozart to Metallica, will perform during the 5 p.m. seating. The second seating will be at 8 p.m. with the Elevation Band starting at 9 p.m. with dancing after dinner. First seating is $195 for adults and $110 for kids under 12 years old. The second seating is $425 per person. Call 970-845-8808 for more information or go to

Beaver Creek Chophouse and C Bar — Five-course fixed-price menu with grilled filet mignon and sea bass along with other delicious items. The price is $239 for adults and $129 for kids under 12 and there will be tableside magic throughout the evening. Call 970-845-0555.

The Charter Steakhouse — The newest steakhouse in Beaver Creek will be serving its regular dinner menu on New Year’s Eve. The Bar Bites menu will not be available for happy hour on this night due to the busy holiday. Call for reservations at 970-445-5995.

8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek — The New Year’s Eve buffet will be available from 6-10 p.m. and is $160 for adults and $60 for those 12 and under. There will be a champagne toast at 10 p.m. Call for 970-949-1234 to book a table.

Minturn

Minturn Saloon — Get ready for an East Coast Ball drop while enjoying a Prix-Fixe Chef’s Dinner with favorites like caviar, winter truffle toast and Saloon-style surf and turf with fork-tender short rib paired with butter-poached king crab. Ring in 2025 with dancing to live music and cocktails in the bar after dinner. Tickets are $250 for adults and $150 for kids 12 and under. Seating is limited, call the restaurant at 970-827-5954.

Main Street in Minturn has several shops and other restaurants worth visiting on a holiday stroll through this charming town.

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Route 6 Café — Route 6 Cafe is ready to rock the night away with the sounds of The Evolution from 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. A $20 cover gets you a champagne toast at 10 p.m. More information can be found at or call 970-949-6393.

Avon

Agave — Are you ready to dance 2024 away and welcome in 2025? Agave is the place to be with a variety of musical genres like house, techno, Latino and more. The night will feature Reggaeton by Jose Buteler and progressive house/melodic and Indie Dance by DJs Lorba and Lalo Inglesias. Doors open at 9 p.m. and tickets are $40 plus fees at .

Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa — Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Stoke & Rye at a buffet featuring gourmet dishes, seasonal favorites and decadent desserts from 5-10 p.m. Prices are $195 for adults and $85 for children ages 5-12, tax and gratuity not included. Go to . The newish Lookout Bar is hosting a pre-party featuring artisanal cocktails and stunning mountain vistas from its penthouse-level location. Sip a complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot between 3-5 p.m. Get reservations at .

Loaded Joe’s – DJ spinning house, techno, disco and more from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. with a free champagne toast at midnight. No cover, view the post to learn more.

Free Tipsy Taxi – Take advantage of Avon’s free Tipsy Taxi service on New Year’s Eve, offering passengers a free ride within Avon town limits between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Look for a roaming white 12-passenger van with the Avon logo. You can also contact the driver directly at 970-390-7848 to get a ride anywhere within town limits. If they are on the move and can’t answer, leave a message and they will call you back. 

Roaming stops include:
 • Westgate Plaza
 • Avon Station
 • Christy Sports
 • Christie Lodge
 • Sheraton/Comfort Inn
 • Elk Lot
 • Westin Riverfront Hotel

More information is available online at  Whether you live in Wildridge, Buffalo Ridge, or within the Town core, let Avon Transit get you home safely this New Year’s Eve.
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If you have any questions, please contact the Avon Mobility Department, mobility@avon.org or call (970) 471-4120. 

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Gashouse — Enjoy a three-course meal featuring a winter salad, Wagyu short ribs and a flourless chocolate tort with fresh berries for $94. The regular menu will be available as well. Visit for more details and to make a reservation.

Zino Ristorante — There will be plenty of pasta to choose from on New Year’s Eve with Zino’s al la carte menu. From lobster or elk ravioli to truffle fettuccine carbonara, enjoy these dishes and more house-made pasta along with pizzas, antipasti and entrees like osso buco and veal chop Milanese. View the full menu and make reservations by going to .

Eagle

Eagle Ranch will be joining in the festivities as Wild Sage will be hosting a special wine pairing menu, please call for reservations. Across the street, Capitol Public House will offer a complementary champagne midnight toast. On the other side of town, Brush Creek Saloon and Second Street Tavern are popular choices for locals.

Have a safe New Year’s Eve

Wherever you decide to go this New Year’s Eve, plan ahead and don’t drink and drive. Take the bus or call a taxi or Uber. Keep in mind that transportation services will be very busy, especially once the bars close. Visit  for Vail Transit schedules and real-time bus information and  for regional transit information. The town of Vail sent out a press release stating that on New Year’s Eve in Vail there will be an increased presence of police and fire personnel to ensure a safe and fun atmosphere. Additional foot patrols in the pedestrian areas will be used to maintain a family-friendly environment during the holiday.