Celebrate NYE Eve in the City With Soul

Planning to ring in the new year in Jackson, Mississippi? Mark down this slate of events for December 31, from family activities to food and drink, a burlesque show, live music, even a catfish drop.
Noon Year’s Eve at MS Children’s Museum – 9 a.m.
Little revelers will make their own outrageous party hat and ring in the new year. Festivities include countdowns at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and a grand finale at noon with confetti cannons and a traditional style countdown with a balloon drop, along with fun musical entertainment. This event is included with museum admission or membership. (More details)
Going Extinct NYE Party at MS Museum of Natural Science – 6 p.m.
Bring your family to ring in the New Year in a “glow-tastic” way while saying goodbye to 2019 and the “Dinosaurs Around the World” exhibit before they go extinct! Prizes and an 8 p.m. “New Year’s” balloon drop are part of the evening. (More details)
New Year’s Eve at BRAVO! – 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Six courses, paired with six wines in two seatings make this grown-up celebration the most delicious way to ring in the new year. During the late seating, get an extra champagne or sparkling cider toast and celebratory sparklers. Reservations are a must. (More details and tickets)
Hal & Mal’s Annual Krystal Ball and Catfish Drop at Hal & Mal’s – 8 p.m.
Start the party with a DJ and an ultra-large screen with vidoes then get ready to watch the giant catfish drop and a champagne toast at midnight. There will be light hors devours a FREE champagne toast at Midnight and Krystals for the ride home. Single tickets are available at $50 each. Get them here.
Charlie’s Effin Karaoke at Ole Tavern – 9 p.m.
Don’t Stop Believin’ (we’re sure it’s in rotation). Get $10 domestic beer buckets and $2 bartender’s choice shots until close.
The Captain Midnight Band at Martin’s – 9 p.m.
Flattering comparisons to genre-defying acts such as P-Funk, Frank Zappa, and Ween have earned this band a spot on stage with Cypress Hill, Twiddle, Marcus King, Leftover Salmon and more. MartinsDowntownJxn.com
The Rocky Horror Burlesque Show at Duling Hall – 10 p.m.
Just as title suggests, it’s a burlesque show – Rocky Horror style in one of the best rooms in the state, Duling Hall. Get tickets
Risko and Friends at Fenians – 10 p.m.
Local rockers Risko and Friends help ring in the 20’s while Fenians serves up food and libations.
Also:
* “Cruise For Two” Giveaway – Lounge 114
* NYE Celebration featuring Compozitionz and a midnight champagne toast – Ish
* NYE Party – 4th Avenue Lounge
* Seafood Buffet and Clinton Babers Live – Johnny T’s Bistro and Blues
* NYE with DJ Twigga & H.O.T. – One Block East
* NYE Remy Martin XO Lounge – M Bar
* NYE Party – Ole Tavern