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There’s always plenty to do in the city that never sleeps and New Year’s Eve and Jan. 1, 2025, in Brooklyn\u00a0is no different!<\/p>\n

Here’s a small sample of what you can do to commemorate, or forget, 2024.<\/p>\n

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Grand Army Plaza<\/a><\/h3>\n

Dec. 31; 10:00pm to 12:30am<\/p>\n

In light of the unprecedented drought conditions and recent fire, for the first time this year, this 44-year tradition will pivot from fireworks to a light show celebration.\u00a0The event will include live entertainment by Quintessential Playlist starting at 10:00pm. A festive light show display will begin at midnight in the skies, featuring beloved iconography including the Brooklyn Bridge, the Big Apple, the Statue of Liberty and more.<\/p>\n

Steel Pulse at Brooklyn Bowl<\/a><\/h3>\n

With Special Guest Brother Jerome<\/p>\n

Dec. 31; Doors open at 6:30pm; Show starts at 8:30pm; 61 Wythe Ave.<\/p>\n

Steel Pulse, a roots reggae band from the U.K., continues to be revolutionary in engaging controversial topics of racial injustice and human rights on a global scale. Their musical stance and conceptualizations are as potent and relevant today as they were at the beginning of their career!<\/p>\n

Vinyl Nights Rockin’ Eve\u00a0at Somethin’ Else<\/a><\/h3>\n

Dec. 31; 8:00pm to 1:00am; Somethin’ Else inside Dekalb Market Hall; 445 Albee Square West.<\/p>\n

Get down to the sounds with Vinyl Nights<\/a> – celebrating, NYC dance, music, club and DJ culture. Experience what it was like to party in NYC in the early 70s, 80s and\u00a090s when DJ’s played strictly vinyl. Tunes by\u00a0DJ Misbehaviour, Money Mike & Raw Q. Party hosted by Rebecca Lynn. Free with RSVP.<\/a><\/p>\n

Comedy And Boardgames at Tiny Cupboard<\/a><\/h3>\n

Dec. 31; Stand-up comedy starts at 8:00pm. Board game night runs from 9:00pm to about 2:00am; 10 Cooper St.<\/p>\n

The lineup for the New Year’s Eve show at the Crown Heights comedy joint so far is Nick Viagas,\u00a0Eion Falance and\u00a0Sarah Adelman. After laughs, play board games until the new year begins!<\/p>\n

Hungarian Pancake Brunch at Agi’s House of Palacsinta<\/a><\/h3>\n

Jan. 1, 2025; 10:30am to 4:30pm; 818 Franklin Ave.<\/p>\n

Ring in 2025 the Agi’s Counter way!\u00a0Choose from six inventive sweet or savory styles of Hungarian crepes such as\u00a0BEC,\u00a0Banana Cream Pie, and\u00a0Old Reliable\u00a0with warm maple butter and salt.\u00a0Tickets include a\u00a0complimentary drink plus shared sides of\u00a0Tater Tots,\u00a0Devilled Eggs with Caviar, and\u00a0Thick Cut Hungarian Bacon\u00a0<\/i>for the table. Additional wine, beer, and coffees are available for purchase. Reserve your spot here.<\/a><\/p>\n

And if you’re still looking for a good party, you can find plenty of choices by checking out our events calendar here<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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