Losnab Posted December 9, 2016 #1 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Our cruise starts 1/2 and since we are driving to port we decided that it would be a good idea to extend our pre-cruise hotel stay to include 12/31. Was hoping to see fireworks and enjoy easy New Year's Eve on beach but the only thing I can find is a street party. Any budget conscious recommendations? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwtnSour34 Posted December 9, 2016 #2 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Sure there will be something happening around the exterior of the Margaritaville property Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunello22 Posted December 9, 2016 #3 Share Posted December 9, 2016 (edited) Lauderdale by the Sea has a NYE party in the town square (Anglin's Square). The street is blocked off to pedestrians only, there are usually 1 or 2 live bands, outdoor bars (as well as all the restaurants), a "ball" drop countdown from the roof at Aruba, followed by fireworks on the beach. Free admission. Metered parking or flat rate parking rates throughout the town (or best to Uber). Edited December 9, 2016 by brunello22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted December 9, 2016 #4 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Sure there will be something happening around the exterior of the Margaritaville property Sent from my iPhone using Forums Margaritaville is in Hollywood and the OP is asking about Fort Lauderdale. Do they have fireworks? To the OP, there is an anchor drop downtown but not sure about fireworks anywhere in Fort Lauderdale. It is a big celebration. There is a free Pitbull concert (Pitbull's Revolution) with fireworks and an Orange drop in downtown Miami. I would say you could Uber but two years ago Uber was surging at 10xs the regular price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losnab Posted December 10, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Thanks so much. Lauderdale by the sea is only a 5 min drive (or 10 min bus ride) from our hotel. Nice! Looked it up no fireworks but music and lively ...seems to be exactly what I am looking for. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losnab Posted May 25, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Thanks so much. Lauderdale by the sea is only a 5 min drive (or 10 min bus ride) from our hotel. Nice! Looked it up no fireworks but music and lively ...seems to be exactly what I am looking for. Sent from my iPad using Forums In case anybody is looking at this nye venue I wanted to share that yes we did attend. The music was fabulous- there were a few bands. I think the group that we rocked the night with was Mr Nice Guy. It got crowded but not overwhelming and there were lots of restaurants. We enjoyed pizza and beer in two different places. I would definitely go again if we wind up in Ft Lauderdale nye. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterCruise Posted May 25, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Our cruise starts 1/2 and since we are driving to port we decided that it would be a good idea to extend our pre-cruise hotel stay to include 12/31. Was hoping to see fireworks and enjoy easy New Year's Eve on beach but the only thing I can find is a street party. Any budget conscious recommendations? Thanks A budget conscious hotel on New Year's Eve is an oxymoron. Finding one on the beach is an impossibility. Ft Lauderdale is not a city where they have one big central event, especially with fireworks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted May 25, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 25, 2017 In case anybody is looking at this nye venue I wanted to share that yes we did attend. The music was fabulous- there were a few bands. I think the group that we rocked the night with was Mr Nice Guy. It got crowded but not overwhelming and there were lots of restaurants. We enjoyed pizza and beer in two different places. I would definitely go again if we wind up in Ft Lauderdale nye. Sent from my iPad using Forums Thanks so much for coming back and letting us know it worked out for you! Valuable information for others for this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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