Amelia Island Shrimp Drop: New Year's Eve 2026 in Fernandina Beach
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The Amelia Island Shrimp Drop rings in the new year on Thursday, December 31, 2026 in downtown Fernandina Beach. A giant lighted shrimp descends at midnight, followed by fireworks. Free and family-friendly.
- When: Thursday, December 31, 2026, evening through midnight
- Where: Downtown Fernandina Beach waterfront
- Cost: Free
What to expect
New York drops a ball. Fernandina drops a shrimp, because this is a shrimping town and the commitment is total. Live music, food, and a waterfront crowd that skews family-friendly, with an early countdown option for kids most years.
Before you go
Downtown parking evaporates by mid-evening, so arrive before dinner and make a night of it on Centre Street. December 31 on the water gets genuinely cold. Layer up.