New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

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DECEMBER 31, 2023 PLANS:

Ring in the New Year in Downtown Ludington! This FREE, high-energy event is packed with fun for everyone! Beginning at 9:00pm on Ludington Avenue you can enjoy music, a beer tent with commemorative light-up glasses, fireworks and of course the highlight of the evening, West Michigan’s largest New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. The lit ball will be dropped at the stroke of midnight followed by an amazing fireworks display over Downtown. Scroll down for more info.

COUNTDOWN PARTY

#PureLudington NYE Party starts at 9:00 p.m.!
Brought to you by Ludington Area CVB, Ludington Beverage, Oxy Chem, House of Flavors Manufacturing, Five Star Real Estate and West Shore Bank.

Enjoy beer, wine, seltzer, and non-alcoholic options in Legacy Plaza prior to the ball drop. WMOM will be hosting the street party. The fireplace will be roaring and heaters will be scattered throughout Legacy Plaza. This will be an open air event (no tent!) so dress accordingly.

The NYE ball drops at the stroke of midnight courtesy of Al Bufka Construction followed by an amazing fireworks display sponsored by Oxy Chem. 

Scroll down for a list of businesses open for shopping and warming up. 

THIS EVENT IS FREE

WARM UP SPOTS (9pm-midnight)

• All Occasions Events & Floral – annual Ball Drop warming party | 9 p.m.-midnight
• Blu Moon Bistro | until 10 pm | LOSD BAR
• Jamesport Brewing Co | until 10:30pm | LOSD BAR
• Ludington Pub | until midnight
• Red Rooster Coffee & Community | 9-11:30pm
• The Port Ludington | 9:30-11:30pm | Live Music
• Sandbar | until 1am | LOSD BAR
• Sportsmans/Mitten Bar | until midnight | LOSD BAR
• Timbers Prime | open late | LOSD BAR

SAFE RIDES PROGRAM
Free Ride, Free Tow!

Thanks to these sponsors:
Ludington Police Department, Scottville Police Department,  Mason County Sheriff’s Department, Michigan State Police, Abrahamson’s Towing, Fiers Towing, Oceana Auto, Auto Ranch, Judy’s Lakeside Rides, LMTA, MADD, SADD, WKLA, WMOM, Ludington Daily News, Downtown Ludington Board, Ludington Beverage, and Jeanne Oakes.

These companies are offering FREE rides on New Year’s Eve:
LMTA:  (231) 845-6218
Abrahamson’s Towing: (231) 843-2990
Oceana Auto:  (231) 843-6500
Fiers Towing:  (231) 757-4479
Auto Ranch Towing: (231) 425-6206
Judy’s Lakeside Rides:  (231) 233-7200

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LODGING SPECIALS

We invite you to stay the weekend in Pure Ludington and enjoy the winter fun happening in the area! Many local hotels and motels are offering lodging specials for weekend.

Hotels & Motels
Resorts & Cabins
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Lodging Specials & Deals

FIREWORKS
Brought to you by OxyCheM

We like to kick off the New Year with a bang! Once the clock strikes midnight, turn your attention to the crisp winter sky and watch one of the most amazing fireworks displays you have ever seen. The best part is that the show is right over top of downtown!

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE PORT

Come warm up before the ball drop and enjoy the incredible music of Third Coast Swing from 9:30-11:30 p.m. Leading up to the band, The Port have family-friendly activities throughout, and all of your favorite food, drinks, and sweet treats!

NEW YEAR’S EVE BALLOON DROP

The ever-popular Balloon Drop New Year’s Eve Party returns to Sandcastles Children’s Museum on Dec. 31! The party goes from 5 p.m.-8 pm. Thomas Ronquillo will be teaching congas. Balloons will drop on two floors. There will be snack food and refreshments, House of Flavors ice cream, face painting and more. Purchase your ticket at Sandcastles or reserve your spot by calling 231-233-9326. Admission is $50 per immediate family or $10 per person.

PARTY AT THE LIBRARY

Crafts, games and entertainment for families will be hosted by the Ludington Library from 9-11 p.m. A VR experience from Jump Around Fun Center, Smash Bros. tournament, BINGO and an adult scavenger hunt will all be part of the fun. This is a great place for FREE, warm fun before the midnight ball drop!

NYE WARMing PARTY AT ALL OCCASIONS EVENTS & FLORAL

From 9 p.m. until the ball drop, enjoy music, food and door prizes at All Occasions, 110 N. James St. (adjacent to Legacy Plaza). Music will be provided by Soundwaves Next Generation DJ Services. This event is free.

RESTAURANTS

BREAKFAST // LUNCH // DINNER

SHOPS

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION RUN 5K

DATE:  January 1, 2024 at 11 a.m.
WHERE: Begins and ends Loomis & James streets
COST: $30 ($35 on race day)
Volunteers are needed for course support, timing and scoring. Please email [email protected] to volunteer.