11AM – 1PM: KIDS ZONE

Taking place in in Mardi Gras Park – we’ll be celebrating early for the kids!
Bounce houses, a mini-resolution wall, NYE crafts, MoonPie treats and a second line march to see the MoonPie drop at noon!

NOON: MOONPIE NOON YEAR’S EVE DROP FOR KIDS

Let the kids ring in 2025 at Noon!

6:30PM: DJ DALTON MUSE

Get hyped at the main stage with DJ Dalton Muse as he plays between acts through 12:30am!

7:30PM: BEST DECORATED UMBRELLA CONTEST

Come show off your best decorated Mardi Gras umbrella for a chance to win a prize and lead the parade. Contest will be held in the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel Courtyard!

7:30PM: THE PORT CITY SECONDLINERS AND THE JUKEBOX BRASS BAND

The Port City Secondliners featuring the Jukebox Brass Band will be getting down in the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel Courtyard.

7:45PM: CUTTING OF THE MOONPIE

Enjoy a piece of the World’s Largest MoonPie in the Courtyard of the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel.

8:10 PM: SECOND LINE PARADE

March with us from the Riverview Courtyard to the Main Stage led by elected officials. The public is invited to bring a Mardi Gras umbrella and join the procession!

8:30PM: OPENING REMARKS

On the Main Stage.

8:45PM: OPENING ACT: THE JUKEBOX BRASS BAND

On the Main Stage

9:30PM: OPENING ACT: GRAYSON CAPPS

On the Main Stage

11:00PM: HEADLINER: CLINT BLACK

On the Main Stage

MIDNIGHT

Countdown On the Main Stage and MoonPie Drop