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New Year's Eve is on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. New Year's Eve means big parties, celebrations, fireworks, and more around the Reno area and Lake Tahoe. There are also several places where you can enjoy eating out. Get more information from "New Year's Eve Dining Around Reno and Sparks."

New Year's Eve Fireworks and Parties in Downtown Reno

Downtown Reno is party central on New Year's Eve. There will be a big fireworks show starting at midnight, centered around the Reno Arch and fired off from the rooftops of THE ROW casinos. Virginia Street will be jumping with revelers and the casinos will be having rousing parties and dining specials.

Big New Year's fireworks show in downtown Reno. Photo © Stan White

Wednesday, December 31, 2025. THE ROW is three casinos in downtown Reno - Silver Legacy, Eldorado, and Circus Circus. New Year's Eve will feature a Rio Carnival-themed celebration at various bars and restaurants in all three locations. Tickets available online, but there are also parties in several bars that have no cover and don't require tickets. Visit the website for details and online tickets. All venues are 21 and older. Be sure to go online and read about the conduct and dress code requirements if you want to party at THE ROW.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 10 p.m. The party at LEX is called "Last Dance NYE Affair." Step into a fully transformed space featuring immersive NYE décor, an incredible entrance photo op, and a massive midnight balloon drop paired with a champagne toast for all guests. Tickets are available online. For table reservations, call (775) 789-5399. The Grand Sierra is at 2500 E. 2nd Street in Reno.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026. Win your share of $100,000 in Cash and Free Play in our New Year's Celebration Drawings. Receive 2,026 bonus entries each day by swiping your Monarch Rewards card from December 29 through 31. The Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is at 3800 S. Virginia Street in Reno.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 8 p.m. Ring in the New Year at the Nugget Ballroom with The Docksiders, America's favorite Yacht Rock band, delivering smooth hits and timeless vibes all night long. After this show, check out the New Year's Eve After Party at Karma. This party starts at 10 p.m. and keeps the momentum strong, the music loud, and the celebration going well past midnight. The Nugget is at 1100 Nugget Avenue in Sparks.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 8 p.m. Andre Cruz and Chris Lujan present The Big Easy NYE Celebration, featuring a New Year's Eve party complete with champagne, a lively second-line parade, and festive party favors. Free at the Terrace Lounge. The Peppermill is at 2707 S. Virginia Street in Reno.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Ring in 2026 with two New Year's Eve celebrations at Bonanza Casino. Enjoy prize drawings, party favors, desserts, gaming promotions, and two separate countdown events - one for the East Coast (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.) and one for the West Coast (10 p.m. to midnight). The Bonanza is at 4720 North Virginia Street in Reno. (775) 323-2724.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Ring in the New Year with over fifteen thousand dollars in cash giveaways at Rail City. Join us for nonstop drawings from 7 p.m. through 1 a.m., with prizes rising throughout the night and twenty eight total cash winners. Enjoy photobooth fun, snacks, hourly flash mobs of prizes. Rail City is at 2121 Victorian Ave. in Sparks.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Hot Seat Drawing for for cash prizes from 9 p.m. to midnight. Three winners drawn at 10 p.m., 11 p.m., and midnight will get $2026 in cash. Tamarack Casino is at 13101 S. Virginia St. in Reno. (775) 852-3600.

New Year's Eve at Lake Tahoe

Just about all casinos and ski resorts all around Lake Tahoe will be holding New Year's Eve events.

New Year's Eve torchlight parade at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. Photo © Stan White

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 5:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Celebrate New Years with a big day of skiing, plus a snowcat parade at 4:45 p.m., ski torchlight parade at 5:15 p.m., fireworks at 5:45 p.m. This is a very popular event, and parking is expected to FILL UP quickly. To ensure a smooth experience, plan to arrive early and consider carpooling with friends or family. At the Mt. Rose Main Lodge.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 5 p.m. Join us for our annual torchlight parade, fireworks, live music, the east coast ball drop, and more. The parade will start at 5 p.m. from Exhibition chairlift. Join us for an evening filled with lively entertainment, delicious treats, and a vibrant family atmosphere. Palisades Tahoe is south of Truckee at 1960 Olympic Valley Road in Olympic Valley.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, starting at 5 p.m. Gondola ball drop and fireworks at 9 p.m. Arrive early to ensure you don't miss the countdown and fireworks. At Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe.

wednesday, December 31, 2025, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Celebrate with live music, a 360-photo booth, face painting, and an exciting fireworks display to welcome the new year. Northstar is at 5001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 4:30 p.m. Enjoy the popular Light Parade (weather and conditions permitting), followed by the annual Fireworks Show. Warm up next to the outdoor fire pits and enjoy hot toddies, hot cocoa and more. Stick around for the fireworks and help us ring in the new year. This event is free and open to all. At 11603 Slalom Way in Truckee.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 9 p.m. Rock to the tunes of The Funk Hunters, with MNTRA b2b TCHiLT, to bring in the New Year in the Crown Room. Tickets for the 21+ party are available online. On Lake Tahoe's north shore, 14 State Highway 28, Crystal Bay, NV.

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