Aspen New Years Eve 2024

Aspen new year fireworks, torchlight parade, top parties & hotels for NYE 2023-2024

Aspen in Colorado is a fabulous place to head for over the Christmas and new year period.

This winter wonderland of a town and ski resort perched high in the Rocky Mountains attracts huge number of visitors for the winter ski season and responds in fine style by celebrating new years eve in a big way, making this an exceptionally popular choice to welcome the new year.

You'll be spoiled for choice of new years eve parties and events in Aspen, with the town coming alive apres-ski with plenty of spectacular fireworks displays to choose from, lively outdoor public parties as well as lavish gala dinners in the some of the town's wide range of resorts and hotels.

Ski resorts generally are always a popular choice and Colorado has several reat options to chhose from, but Aspen always remains as one of the most iconic options.

Fireworks

The City of Aspen holds a fireworks display over Aspen Mountain and if you head to Sister Cities Plaza between noon and 3pm there is hot chocolate, smores, bonfire and DJ. There is also the ice rink at Aspen Ice garden which is open until 6pm. The fireworks are scheduled for 8pm.

Or you can venture to the luxurious Dom Perignon Party at The Little Nell, lots of live music throughout 3 venues from 10pm to 1.30am and fireworks illuminating Aspen Mountain at midnight!

Once announced for this year, you can Book here.

The fireworks can be seen from miles around, and some people choose to go for one of the best possible vantage points by taking the hike up to the top of Smuggler Mountain where you can enjoy the panoramic views from the Smuggler viewing platform.

Wheeler Opera House NYE Concert

Always a top venue on new years eve, the Wheeler Opera House puts on a great show to see in the new year with top name acts. Once announced, full details here.

Parties & Events

Another popular new year display takes place in nearby Snowmass Village, where they mark new years eve with a torchlight parade that starts at 5.45pm and is followed by fireworks set to music at 10pm. (Event has yet to be announced for this year)

For private parties in the town's many hotels and restaurants you are thoroughly spoiled for choice - some of the most popular new year venues to check out are:

St Regis Resort (they also normally hold their own fireworks)
Bad Harriet
The Little Nell Hotel
W Aspen
Rec Room
The Limelight Hotel
Crystal Palace

There is also a big new year party at the Belly Up Aspen music club, who host live concerts on 31st December. Once announced you can get your tickets here.

Live Streaming, Webcams

Aspen, being a popular ski resort, is blessed with some spectacular webcam views, mainly there to check out snow conditions but on new years eve doubling up as fireworks viewing streams:

Aspen webcams

New Years Hotels

Accommodation in Aspen is plentiful, but obviously very popular over new years. so book well in advance, especially if looking at venues like the Regis Resort and Sky Hotel who hold their own parties.

You can search for deals at all of these venues, plus all of the best Aspen new year hotels here.

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