4 New Year’s Eve celebrations to enjoy with your family

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Events happening across the Lowcountry will help families celebrate the New Year’s Eve holiday together. Whether you are looking for fireworks, a drone show, or hoping to be home before midnight, check out one of these events on Tuesday:

Folly Beach Flip Flop Drop & Drone Show

Folly Beach will ring in the new year with one of the area’s most popular celebrations: the Flip Flop Drop at midnight. The drop happens on Center Street.

New this year, the drop will be accompanied by a special drone show instead of fireworks! The drones will launch from Folly’s riverside, and people can gather in the lot at 108 West Huron Avenue to watch the show from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Bring a chair and enjoy music from a DJ at 6:30 p.m., with the drones taking flight at 7 p.m.

Holiday Festival of Lights and Fireworks

Tuesday marks the last day to enjoy the Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park. This year’s event will end with a bang as the park presents an earlier New Year’s Eve fireworks show.

Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., and the fireworks start at 8 p.m., and you’ll be back home before midnight!

Aquarium Aglow: A festive NYE experience at the South Carolina Aquarium

Aquarium Aglow offers an immersive holiday light installation at the South Carolina Aquarium. This seasonal event will culminate in a New Year’s Eve celebration for the entire family!

Guests will enjoy the lights, music, and a special ball drop — all before bedtime! There will also be refreshments, including some adult beverages, for purchase. Grab your tickets online!

Noon Year’s Eve at Ashley River Park

Kids of all ages are invited to Ashley River Park for a “Noon-Year’s Eve” party. The event is from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.

Attendees can make party hats, and crafts, and enjoy scavenger hunts. Plus, the countdown to 2025 will happen at noon! The program is included in the gate fee, or with a park pass; however, registration is required.