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MARYLAND (WBFF) \u2014 <\/span>To welcome the new year, here are firework shows and festive events happening in Baltimore and Annapolis to celebrate the start of 2026.<\/p>\n New Year\u2019s Eve Events in Baltimore:<\/strong><\/p>\n Baltimore City\u2019s annual New Year\u2019s Eve Spectacular will take place from 6 p.m. on December 31 through midnight, with celebrations held throughout the Inner Harbor all day.<\/p>\n Visitors can enjoy extended hours at several Inner Harbor attractions. The National Aquarium will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., while Port Discovery will welcome guests from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. <\/p>\n The Maryland Science Center will be open on both New Year\u2019s Eve and New Year\u2019s Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will host a family-friendly \u201cMidnight Noon\u201d event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. <\/p>\n Additionally, Port Discovery will hold its annual Noontime New Year\u2019s event at noon.<\/p>\n ALSO READ | Commercial vehicle restrictions, road closures coming to Baltimore for NYE Spectacular<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Live entertainment will begin in the evening, with music by Baltimore-based DJ Curtis of C. James Experience at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater starting at 8 p.m. <\/p>\n Attendees can also enjoy two 45-minute sets by Baltimore hip-hop band Soul Cannon, featuring Eze Jackson, Matt Frazao, Jon Birkholz, and Charles Wilson. <\/p>\n The night will also feature a custom-designed light show in the sky. The Inner Harbor Ice Rink will also be open until midnight.<\/p>\n Traditional fireworks will begin at midnight, with firework barges positioned between Point Park and Domino Sugar, as well as in the Inner Harbor Channel. <\/p>\n The best views of the display can be found along the Inner Harbor promenade and surrounding waterfront neighborhoods, including Canton, Federal Hill, Fells Point, Harbor East, and Locust Point.<\/p>\n If you’re searching for a great party in Downtown Baltimore, consider checking out the following places:<\/p>\n Several venues are also offering special dining experiences. At the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, the New Year\u2019s Eve Dinner at Rec Pier Chop House will run from 6 p.m. to midnight. <\/p>\n On New Year\u2019s Day, the restaurant will host a brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring dishes such as crab cake benedict, the Fells Point omelet, and baked blueberry French toast. <\/p>\n Reservations and additional details are available on the Pendry Baltimore website<\/a>.<\/p>\n New Year\u2019s Eve Events in Annapolis:<\/strong><\/p>\n Annapolis will celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve with its annual fireworks display over Spa Creek on December 31, beginning at 9 p.m. <\/p>\n The fireworks will be visible from downtown Annapolis, with Susan Campbell Park at City Dock offering one of the best viewing locations. Attendees are encouraged to arrive by 8:15 p.m.<\/p>\n Throughout the evening, local bars, restaurants, and hotels will host ticketed New Year\u2019s Eve celebrations. <\/p>\n In Eastport, The Blackwall Hitch will offer a special New Year\u2019s Eve menu along with live music by the Michael McHenry Tribe from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.<\/p>\n ALSO READ | Times Square to host historic post-midnight ball drop for America’s 250th birthday kickoff<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Downtown Annapolis venues will also feature live entertainment, which includes:<\/p>\n For viewing experience, Watermark Journey is offering ticketed yacht rides to watch the fireworks from the water. Additional details can be found on the Watermark Journey website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Families with younger children can enjoy daytime celebrations as well. The Annapolis Library on West Street will host \u201cNoon Year\u2019s Eve\u201d from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring crafts, music, and a countdown to noon. <\/p>\n The Chesapeake Children\u2019s Museum will also hold a similar family-friendly event from 10 a.m. to noon.<\/p>\n\n
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