What are you doing to ring in 2015? Watermark has you covered with a round-up of LGBT and LGBT-friendly options in both the Central Florida and Tampa Bay areas.
Feel free to leave a comment if you know about a great party we missed!
ORLANDO
The Winner’s Circle
Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
Parliament House
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/895367427180454/
Come countdown to the New Year with the Footlight Players and the six winners from RuPaul’s Drag Race. The event will be hosted by Brooke Lynn Hytes and a firework display will go off at midnight.
New Year’s Eve 2015 with BIG ANG
Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.
Pulse Orlando
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/717154938373597/
With host BIG ANG and a special guest appearance from the Mob Wives, Pulse will keep the party going to ring in the New Year with a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight.
New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball
Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.
Southern Nights
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/968732676488966/
Come out to the party that will be going on well past midnight. With drinks available till 3 a.m. and partying till 4 a.m., Southern Nights will be bringing in the New Year with a bang. Entertainment will featureRoxxxy Andrews, Maya Andrews, Tasha Long and Ivy Les Vixen.
EMBER NYE 2015
Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.
Ember
More info: https://www.facebook.com/ember.orlando
With a simulcast from Times Square and all-inclusive drink packages, Ember will be one of the places to be if you want to bring in the New Year Downtown Orlando-style.
New Year’s Eve Champagne Celebration
Dec. 31
Savoy
More info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/SAVOY-Orlando/74369558257
With no cover charge and unlimited champagne flowing at midnight, Savoy is making sure your New Year is starting off bright and bubbly.
New Year’s Eve Party
Dec. 31
Stonewall Bar
More info: http://www.stonewallorlando.com/
Come ring in the New Year at Stonewall with great drink specials all night long.
Brilliant at 90 New Year’s Eve Party
Dec. 31 at 10 p.m.
Orlando Museum of Art
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/548619278607327/
The Orlando Museum of Art is hosting its first New Year’s Eve party, featuring a red carpet entry, New Year’s party favors, galleries open for viewing, hors d’oeuvres and drinks, lounge areas, and live music by Soul Funktion.
The New Year’s Eve Party on Church Street – Celebrate 2015
Dec. 31 8 p.m.
Chillers, Big Belly, Latitudes & the Street Party on Church Street
More info: http://www.churchstreetdistrict.com/events/
Come party on Church Street, where the entire block will be filled with people, great music and drinks flowing.
Billy Joel in Concert
Dec. 31 at 9:30 p.m.
Amway Center
More info: http://www.amwaycenter.com/
Ring in the New Year with the famous Piano Man. Billy Joel takes you on a musical journey, sharing his greatest hits and piano melodies.
New Year’s Eve at the Hammered Lamb
Dec. 31 at 7 p.m.
The Hammered Lamb
More info: https://www.facebook.com/TheHammeredLamb
There will be no cover all night long and a free champagne toast at midnight. Hammered Lamb will be opening at 10 a.m. on New Year’s Day for brunch.
New Year’s Eve on Wall Street
Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
Wall Street Plaza
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/588692207924935/
Wall St. Plaza is pulling out all the stop for New Year’s Eve with a street wide lightshow, outdoor dance party and a countdown hosted by DJ Draven.
New Year’s Eve #AtTheAbbey
Dec. 31 at 10 p.m.
The Abbey
More info: https://www.facebook.com/AbbeyOrlando
The Abbey will be a hosting a New Year’s Eve party, where tickets include complimentary champagne all evening and a countdown till the ball drops in Times Square on their 15 by 9 foot projection screen.
The Venue’s White Trash NYE with the ALL NEW VarieTEASE “Sheehaw #2”
Dec. 31 at 11 p.m.
The Venue
More info: http://www.thevenueorlando.com/
Join VarieTEASE as they help you bring in the New Year with laughs. There will be a moonshine toast at midnight and PBR specials all night long.
First Annual Woodstock Festival
Dec. 31 at 10 p.m.
The Full Moon Lounge
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/583816181751318/
enjoy a two-acre festival party that runs through Jan. 4, 2015. On New Year’s Eve, watch the FSU game and party the night away.
TAMPA BAY
New Year’s Eve Party
Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.
Quench Lounge
More info: http://www.quenchlounge.com/calendar/new-years-eve-party/
VJ Justin Schaefer will be spinning hot music all night long as Quench Lounge rings in the New Year with plenty of party favors, a champagne toast, and tons of cash and prizes.
Glow: A New Year’s Eve
Dec. 31 at 7 p.m.
Georgie’s Alibi
More info: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiesAlibi
Get ready to glow bright and bring in the New Year. Party hosted by Kori Steven.
2014 New Year’s Eve “Tomorrowland” Celebration
Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.
Liquid Tampa
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1748084162082897/
Come and ring in the New Year with RuPaul’s very own Detox. Music by Billboard magazine reporting and resident DJ Greg Anderson.
Baxter’s New Year’s Eve
Dec. 31
Baxter’s Lounge
More info: http://baxterslounge.com/
Join the lounge that’s been serving the community since 1982 for a New Year’s Eve. It will be a night of great drink specials, a balloon drop and a champagne toast at midnight. Hosted by Stephanie Shippae.
New Year’s Eve 2015 Masquerade Ball
Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.
Honey Pot
More info: https://www.facebook.com/HoneyPotHP
Get ready to don your best mask as the Honey Pot rings in the New Year. There will be a live satellite feed from Time Square of the ball dropping, special guest DJ/producer Ranny from Brazil and with special host Amy Demilo helping bring in the New Year.
Flamingo Resorts’ New Years Eve at Studio 54 Party
Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
Flamingo Resort St. Pete
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1492239691065269/
Come dressed in your hottest Disco Era-themed clothing as Flamingo Resort rings in the New Year with a “groovy” party. There will be celebrity drag personalities making appearances all night long and also fire performers.
New Year’s Eve Party feat. The Black Honkeys
Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
Kelly’s Chica Boom Room
More info: http://kellyschicaboom.com/events/special-events
Enjoy the sounds of local group The Black Honkeys accompanied by The Gloria West Jazz Trio for a New Year’s Eve night of party favors, a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight.
