2020 New Year’s Eve Celebration at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Thu Dec 31, 6:00 PM - Fri Jan 1, 1:00 AM

In order to manage capacity and maintain physical distancing, New Year’s Eve will have two reservation sessions. Choose the one that works best for you and get ready to ring in the New Year with thrilling rides, Christmas Town surprises, amazing animals, and much more!



9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Celebrate with all your favorite thrill rides, animal encounters, and more throughout the day on New Year’s Eve! Select elements of Christmas Town will also be available, such as Christmas Town Village (opens at 1 p.m.) and Elmo’s Christmas Wish.



— OR —


6 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Join our New Year’s Eve Celebration! Experience all your Christmas Town favorites including the Three Kings Journey show, millions of holiday lights, and more.

7 p.m. Christmas on Ice (included with night admission)
8:30 p.m. Christmas on Ice followed by Spark the Night Fireworks Show (separate reservation required for show and fireworks viewing)
11:30 p.m. Christmas on Ice followed by Spark the Night Fireworks Show (separate reservation required for show and fireworks viewing)
Admission to the New Year’s Eve Celebration night event is included with paid admission to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Separate purchase required for reserved fireworks field viewing.



*Event dates and details subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice.

NEW YEAR'S EVE
DEC
31
EVENT SESSIONS

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
6:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Included with Park Admission

RESERVED FIREWORKS FIELD ACCESS

In order to manage capacity on the Festival Field during fireworks, reserved field access must be purchased. Starting at $6.99, you can reserve the best view for fireworks during the New Year's Eve Celebration. With 2 fireworks shows during the night, you can select between the 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. time frames.