For the 28th year in a row, the cities of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge in the Smokies invite you to join thousands of other guests as they celebrate the end of 2015 and the beginning of 2016. Gatlinburg has plenty in store for you to enjoy leading up until midnight, including free music near the Gatlinburg Convention Center at traffic light number 8. For other fun-filled activities on the schedule for New Year\u2019s Eve, check out these local attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.<\/p>\n
Ball Drop and Fireworks at The Space Needle<\/strong> Live Music and Fireworks at The Island<\/strong> A Masquerade Ball at Three Jimmy\u2019s<\/strong>
\nBuilt in 1970, the Gatlinburg Space Needle<\/a> has been a favorite Gatlinburg attraction for decades. This family-owned and \u2013operated attraction offers one-of-a-kind, panoramic views of the Great Smoky Mountains from the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. And on New Year\u2019s Eve, the Space Needle transforms into the one of the best places in the city to celebrate the start of a new year! The annual New Year\u2019s Eve ball drop and fireworks show will begin at the base of the Space Needle late Thursday night, December 31. Plan to get there early so you can get a good spot for the special fireworks show produced by Pyro-Shows of LaFollette, Tennessee. Their choreographed fireworks display is set to include a whole lot more than a few sparklers. You\u2019ll enjoy a broad range of fireworks set to music with added LED lights for a New Year\u2019s Eve ball drop that rivals NYC! <\/p>\n
\nAlthough it\u2019s only a few years old, The Island<\/a> has quickly become one of Pigeon Forge\u2019s best family attractions. With shops, restaurants, and the famous Great Smoky Mountain Wheel (if you\u2019ve never been, that\u2019s a 200-foot-tall Ferris wheel that overlooks the Smokies\u2014it\u2019s one of the tallest attractions east of the Mississippi!), The Island is an exciting attraction to visit all year round, but especially on New Year\u2019s Eve! Kicking off on Thursday evening at 7 p.m., New Year\u2019s Eve at The Island will feature live music and a countdown to ring in the New Year. The live concert, brought to you by Fairview Union, will start at 8 p.m. with fireworks at midnight to follow. This event is free and family-friendly, making it a great choice for your New Year\u2019s Eve celebration in the Smokies this year!<\/p>\n
\nIf you\u2019re looking for a New Year\u2019s Eve event that\u2019s a little less crowded but offers the same amount of fun, sign up for the Three Jimmy\u2019s New Year\u2019s Eve Masquerade Ball. Three Jimmy\u2019s<\/a> is a family restaurant\/hang out spot located on the Parkway in Gatlinburg. With award-winning wings and \u201cthe best hamburger in Gatlinburg,\u201d we know you\u2019re going to love the menu any time you visit, and you\u2019ll especially love the fun that\u2019s in store for their New Year\u2019s Ball. Tickets for the Masquerade Ball include your choice of smoked prime rib, salmon, and Champagne Chicken\u2014you know you\u2019ll be eating in style! And $1,500 of cash prizes will be given to best-dressed guests and couples! For more information on buying your ticket to the ball, call the restaurant at (865) 325-1210.<\/p>\n