New Year's Eve 2026 Celebrations: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Key West Traditions

South Florida New Year's Eve Traditions

• 🍊 In Miami, the Big Orange will rise to the top of the Intercontinental Hotel, a tradition celebrating its 40th anniversary.
• ⚓ Fort Lauderdale will host its annual anchor drop, featuring an 800 lb, 20-foot tall anchor adorned with over 12,000 LED lights.
• 🐚 While not explicitly detailed in this segment, Key West is mentioned as preparing for its own midnight drop, traditionally a conch.

Entertainment and Early Celebrations

• 🎶 Miami's Bayfront Park will feature live performances by artists like Marshmello, Nikki Jam, and Flow Rider.
• 👶 Fort Lauderdale will offer an early New Year's Eve countdown at 7:00 p.m. for children.

Safety Warnings for New Year's Eve

• 🔥 Pediatric emergency room doctors warn of burn injuries from fireworks, noting sparklers can reach 1,800-2,000°F and melt metal.
• ⚠️ The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office warns against random gunfire into the air, which can have deadly consequences and lead to fines or jail time.
• 🚨 A reminder is given to call 911 if you witness or hear celebratory gunfire, referencing a past incident where a 10-year-old girl was killed by a stray bullet.

Local 10 Broadcasts and New Year's Day Coverage

• 📺 Local 10 will broadcast the Coast Coast Countdown 2026 starting at 11:00 p.m., featuring celebrations nationwide.
• 🌸 The following day, Local 10 will air the 137th Rose Parade from Pasadena, California, starting with a countdown at 10:00 a.m. and the parade at 11:00 a.m.