SACRAMENTO, Calif. — If you were planning on watching fireworks at the Old Sacramento Waterfront to ring in the new year, it’s time to find a backup plan.
According to the city of Sacramento, they’re not happening for the third year in a row because of “logistical challenges in the area and no viable launch site.”
City spokesperson Tim Swanson said the city and Visit Sacramento were working with West Sacramento to find a safe launch site, but it proved difficult due to other large events happening and traffic concerns.
The launch site was previously on the West Sacramento side of the river, but Enchant Christmas is currently at Sutter Health Park and New Year’s Eve at the Railyards will be on the Sacramento side of the river.
The city considered using the Tower Bridge as a launch point, but it was not possible. There are still plenty of events going on around the city Dec. 31 to kick off the new year.
“There are dozens of ways people can go out and celebrate this New Year’s Eve, both on the Old Sacramento Waterfront and in downtown Sacramento,” said Scott Ford, economic development director for the Downtown Sacramento Partnership. “It all depends on what you want to do.”
OTHER NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENTS:
- New Year's Eve River Cruises: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Ring in the new year in style and countdown to midnight with a New Year’s Eve River Cruise on the Sacramento River. Enjoy a unique celebration, a festive atmosphere, and the best views of Sacramento.
- Address: 1206 Front St., Sacramento
- Studio 54 at Revival New Year's Eve Party: 8:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
- Welcome 2023 at Revival’s Studio 54 Glam Party. Come dressed to impress in your finest 70’s fashion and ring in the New Year in the chic lounge. Ticket includes late night passed apps by Executive Chef Didier Gerbi, well cocktails and one champagne toast at midnight. Elevated Dress Code.
- Address: 500 J St., Sacramento
- New Year's Eve The Sugar High Band: 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
- Old School New Years Eve Party. Bring in the New Year with the hottest band in Sacramento. This years New Years Eve party is headlined by Sugar High Band. Music provided to you by DJ Charlie Ramos and DJ Sam.
- Address: 3410 Westover St., McClellan Park
- Sacramento New Year's Eve Party - Gatsby's House 2023: 9:00 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
- Sacramento Nightlife invites party-goers to ring in the New Year in true 1920’s flapper fashion at the Gatsby’s House NYE celebration. This exclusive event will be hosted at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento with prepaid drinks included in all tickets, complimentary appetizers, live DJ and more!
- Address: 1230 J St., Sacramento
Find more events HERE.
