{"id":413653,"date":"2025-12-12T21:28:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T21:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/?post_type=event_listing&#038;p=413653"},"modified":"2026-01-02T00:07:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T06:07:53","slug":"reelin-the-new-year-orange-beach","status":"expired","type":"event_listing","link":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/reelin-the-new-year-orange-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Reelin The New Year- Orange Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reelin\u2019 in the New Year: Orange Beach\u2019s Ultimate New Year\u2019s Eve Street Party<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Say goodbye to 2025 and <em>hello<\/em> to 2026 with one of Alabama\u2019s most exciting New Year\u2019s Eve celebrations\u2014<strong>Reelin\u2019 in the New Year<\/strong> at <strong>The Wharf in Orange Beach!<\/strong> This annual street party brings together locals and visitors alike for an unforgettable night of music, fun, and festive magic under the Gulf Coast stars. Whether you\u2019re heading out with friends, family, or that special someone, this vibrant event is the perfect way to celebrate the ending of one year and the beginning of the next in style.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/488040584_1076228177874825_1988574355802499313_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-413656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/488040584_1076228177874825_1988574355802499313_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/488040584_1076228177874825_1988574355802499313_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/488040584_1076228177874825_1988574355802499313_n-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/488040584_1076228177874825_1988574355802499313_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reelin\u2019 in the New Year transforms Main Street and Marlin Circle at The Wharf into a lively celebration from <strong>5:00 p.m. until midnight<\/strong> with <strong>live music, entertainment, and party energy for all ages.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Dance the night away to performances by local favorites like the <em>Alan Mabry Duo<\/em> and <em>The Park Band<\/em>, snap fun photos in the Photo 360 experience, and enjoy festive street activities that keep the good times rolling all evening. The highlight of the night is the <strong>iconic marlin drop countdown<\/strong> at midnight, followed by a <strong>spectacular fireworks finale<\/strong> that lights up the sky\u2014a perfect way to usher in the New Year with cheers and sparkle. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image413653_6ada45-50 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image413653_6ada45-50\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/487806449_1076145577883085_3569628447592510175_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-413655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/487806449_1076145577883085_3569628447592510175_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/487806449_1076145577883085_3569628447592510175_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/487806449_1076145577883085_3569628447592510175_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/487806449_1076145577883085_3569628447592510175_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/487806449_1076145577883085_3569628447592510175_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When and Where<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Date:<\/strong> <strong>December 31, 2025<\/strong> (New Year\u2019s Eve)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udd54 Time:<\/strong> <strong>5:00 p.m. \u2013 Midnight<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> <strong>The Wharf \u2013 Main Street &amp; Marlin Circle, Orange Beach, AL<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Admission:<\/strong> <strong>Free!<\/strong> (Parking is free, too; select activities may have small fees)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image413653_98f21e-09 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image413653_98f21e-09\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/471723486_18014990249661743_3687730872510680719_n-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-413654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/471723486_18014990249661743_3687730872510680719_n-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/471723486_18014990249661743_3687730872510680719_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/471723486_18014990249661743_3687730872510680719_n-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/471723486_18014990249661743_3687730872510680719_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whether you\u2019re a Gulf Coast local or planning a winter getaway, <em>Reelin\u2019 in the New Year<\/em> at The Wharf delivers <strong>music, energy, community spirit, and unforgettable midnight moments<\/strong> right here in Alabama. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring your friends, make new memories, and enjoy the coast\u2019s biggest New Year\u2019s Eve bash\u2014with live bands, family-friendly fun, and fireworks lighting up the sky. 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