The annual Austin's New Year celebration showcases live performances, festive foods and fireworks at the iconic Auditorium Shores. Stay tuned for 2023 details!
Event Tips
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- Make a plan to get to the event - consider using public transportation options outlined below
- Bring along a small flashlight to use if traveling on the hike and bike trail
- Dress appropriately for weather and park conditions, including outdoor footwear and layers, as needed
- Bring a blanket or collapsible single seat chair to relax in while enjoying food purchased from on-site vendors
- Leave pets, alcohol, fireworks, smoking materials and similar items at home
- Make a plan to get to the event - consider using public transportation options outlined below
- Know Before You Go: Allowed and Prohibited Items & Activities
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Allowed:
- Baby strollers
- Blankets (no tarps or sheet plastic)
- Collapsible single seat chairs and collapsible covers
- Small, lunch-sized coolers (no outside drinks allowed in the park except for those required for childcare or for a medicinal purpose)
- Personal cameras, including digital cameras, DSLR's with stock lenses, point-and-shoot cameras and traditional film cameras
- Small wagons
- Hand-held style umbrellas
Prohibited:
- Aircraft
- Drones
- Outside alcoholic beverages
- Confetti, confetti cannons, glitter and similar - it is harmful to wildlife and impossible to remove from park grounds
- Costumes covering the entire face - festive glasses and hats are encouraged!
- Fireworks/explosives of any kind
- Glass containers
- Illegal substances
- Large bags (frame backpacks, suitcases, rolling bags) - all bags are subject to search
- Pets and animals - fireworks scare and are triggering to many pets
- Trained service dogs aiding a person with a disability are allowed - please heed the fireworks warning
- Therapy or comfort animals are not allowed
- Remote controlled aircrafts/drones/cars
- Skateboards, scooters or other personal motorized devices/vehicles
- Smoking/vaping activity (Class C Misdemeanor)
- Styrofoam
- Tents
- Vendors/merchandise without permits - a permit is required to sell food, drink or merchandise from a park, street or sidewalk