Ring in 2026 at Chattanooga's New Year's Eve Celebration!Join us on December 31st at Coolidge Park for a FREE, unforgettable night of fun and festivities in one of Chattanooga's most scenic spots overlooking the Tennessee River.
What to Expect:
Live Music to keep the party going.
Street Performers dazzling the crowd
Delicious Food & Beverage Vendors
Family Fun Zones for all ages
Countdown to 2026 just before midnight FIREWORKS AT MIDNIGHT!
Event Timeline:
4:00 PM: Festivities begin! The Kids Stage and Family Fun Zones open.
5:55 PM: The Kid’s Countdown (perfect if you have little ones who won't make it to midnight).
6:00 PM – Midnight: Non-stop music on the Main Stage.
Midnight: The massive countdown followed by Fireworks over the Tennessee River.
💡 Quick Tips for the Night
Stay Warm: It’s an outdoor riverfront event, so the breeze off the water can be chilly. Layers are your friend!
Food & Drink: There will be vendors of local food and beverages!
Seating: It’s a public park, so feel free to bring folding chairs or blankets to claim a spot on the grass near the Main Stage.
Kids Stage
Located in the Family Fun Zone, this stage offers early celebrations for younger guests.
3:30 PM: Kids Stage opens.
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM: Jennifer Daniels.
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM: Swayyvo.
5:55 PM: Kid's Countdown and Apple Juice Toast with the Chattanooga Fire Cabaret.
Main Stage
The evening continues with a diverse musical lineup and performances until midnight.
6:00 PM: Celebration Kickoff with Emcee Jay Fever.
6:05 PM – 6:50 PM: DJ Hits to dance to.
7:05 PM – 7:50 PM: Emerald Butler.
8:05 PM – 8:50 PM: Cuatro Cinco and The Gloss Family Band.
9:05 PM – 9:50 PM: Soul Aerobics Line Dancers.
10:05 PM – 10:50 PM: The House + The Plug Band.
11:00 PM – 11:50 PM: Chattanooga Horn Authority.
11:50 PM: DJ Shoey Russel takes over.
MIDNIGHT: NYE Countdown and Massive Fireworks Show over the Tennessee River.
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