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New Year's Eve in Denver

Looking for things to do in Denver for New Year's? Ring in the New Year where the mountains meet the Mile High City. From rooftop views to ice rinks, downtown Denver knows how to celebrate, and Limelight Denver puts you right in the center of the action and adventure.

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16th Street Fireworks

Denver’s most iconic countdown happens right here. Two fireworks shows — 9pm and midnight — burst over 16th Street, surrounded by food, festivities, and winter air that feels electric.

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New Year's Eve Celebrations

Downtown Denver is home to some of the most exciting and well-known events of the night. Whether you’re looking for something more intimate or a night out on the town, Limelight Denver is just steps from it all. Union Station and Nocturne Jazz Club host some of our favorite NYE celebrations.

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NYE Dining at Ajax

Close out New Year’s Eve Denver style with a celebration-worthy dinner at Ajax Downtown. Enjoy chef-driven plates, local ingredients, and a festive atmosphere. Make your reservation early — this one’s worth savoring.
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More New Year's Events + Activities

Ball Drop at Mile High

9pm + midnight at Tivoli Quad

Count down the new year with a digital ball drop at 9pm and midnight on New Year's Eve. The Mile High Tree is a 110-foot-tall structure with over 60,000 LED lights.

Mile High Drone Shows

7pm nightly at Tivoli Quad

Now in its third year, Denver's Mile High Drone Show fills the sky with 600 choreographed drones in 10- to 15-minute holiday-themed animations. Free and visible from across the city, it runs nightly at 7pm through New Year's Eve.

Outdoor Ice Skating Rink

12-9pm at McGregor Square

For a picture-perfect New Year’s Eve in Denver, lace up at McGregor Square’s outdoor rink. Glide beneath twinkling lights. Sip something warm. Soak in the joy of the season surrounded by the city’s winter glow.
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Downtown Denver rings in the New Year with two 16th Street fireworks shows, the Mile High Tree countdown, downtown ice skating, and festive dining, most walkable from Limelight Denver at Union Station.

Denver stages two fireworks shows over the 16th Street clock tower on New Year's Eve — an early show at 9pm and a midnight show as the clock strikes 12 — both viewable from downtown near Limelight Denver.

The 16th Street fireworks launch over downtown and are visible along the corridor, a short walk from Limelight Denver. No car needed.

Limelight Denver puts you one block from Union Station and walkable to the fireworks, the Mile High Tree, dining, and skating, making it an easy base for a car-free New Year's Eve downtown.