New Year’s Eve Celebration

Let’s ring in the New Year Eastcoast style. Dress warm and bring your bells 🔔. Afterwards , we can dance the night away inside at the Carousel Lounge with Danger Money Band until midnight.

From the venue.

Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with family fun and festivities in the lot at 3rd avenue and E Street. Fireworks over Cook Inlet at 8 p.m.
Anchorage Downtown Partnership invites the community to ring in 2026 at Downtown Anchorage’s signature New Year’s Eve Celebration, featuring a headlining performance by Black Barrel and the Bad Men.
The free, family-friendly event takes place Wednesday, December 31, at the Chinook Lot on 3rd Avenue & E Street, with
festivities from 7-9 p.m. and a spectacular fireworks show at 8 p.m.
This year’s celebration transforms the heart of downtown into a festive winter gathering space.

Attendees can enjoy:
● A high-energy live performance by Black Barrel and the Bad Men
● Food trucks serving warm, local favorites
● A cozy Cold Beer & Hot Toddy Garden (21+)
● A sledding hill for kids and adults
● Dance performances by Alaska Fire Circus and Flow Zone
Guests are encouraged to dress warmly and arrive early for the best viewing of the fireworks.