HOMEMobile New Years Eve 2024
Guide to new years eve in Mobile, Alabama. Moonpie over Mobile, top parties, hotels & restaurants for NYE 2023-2024
Moonpie over Mobile is still the biggest event for New Years Eve in this popular city in Alabama. Bringing thousands to the streets this iconic event includes all the usual new year party trimmings such as fireworks, music and dancing, but also adds into the mix the dropping of an electric moon pie (or MoonPie to use the properly branded term!)
There will be huge crowds in town to watch this event, so if you
would like an alternative to the traditional ball drop then this is
the place to head for!
If you're in Mobile over new years
then you may as well make the most of the visit by checking out some
of the city's other popular attractions - these include the USS Alabama,
Old City Hall, Oakleigh Historic Complex and the Mobile Museum of Art.
Moonpie over Mobile
The big party in town is of course MoonPie over Mobile, a public event that attracts crowds of tens of thousands down to downtown Mobile on new years eve and recognises, as it is important to do so, the importance of the humble moon pie in American culture. The headline performers this year will be Yo-Yo, Dana Dane, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick and Rob Base!
The MoonPie referred to in the event title is the 600 pound electric version that is dropped at midnight, accompanied by a spectacular laser light show and fireworks display.
This isn't the only moon pie at the event though, in the past there is a real, edible version prepared earlier in the evening, on a large enough scale that evereyone can grab a taste - head down to the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel Courtyard at around 7.45pm to make sure you don't miss out.
After the moon pie cutting (and eating!) there is also a new years eve parade - the second line parade starts at around 8pm and heads from RSA Tower to Bienville Square, where there is a Main Stage set up for live music to bring the party all the way to midnight, when we finally get to see the MoonPie Drop accompanied by a fireworks display and laser light show.
New Years Eve Hotels
There are plenty of hotels to choose from in Mobile, and many will be offering new years eve packages to help bring in the business over the festive period.
Top recommended places include the Quality Inn Downtown, The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa, Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel and the Hampton Inn & Suites Mobile Downtown.
You can search for deals at these and all of the top Mobile new years eve hotels here.
Restaurants
If you're in Mobile for the new year events then you're going to want to find somewhere decent to eat, and there are plenty of options to choose from. Top rated eateries include the Noja, Dauphin's Joe Cain Cafe, Half Shell Oyster House, Boudreaux's Cajun Grill.
See the full range of Mobile restaurants, many with online booking options, here.
NYE Live Stream
There are several live webcams in Mobile you might want to check out to bring you close to the action on new years eve:
There is also a chance of some live coverage by the local TV networks of the Moonpie Drop in particular - we'll post any links we find right here.
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