Times Square-Style Celebration

It’s a “Times Square-style” celebration in the heart of downtown—both inside and outside Central Bank Center. Family-friendly activities start at 5 p.m. indoors with M’Power Rhythm and the Lexington Children’s Museum, and the party starts outdoors at 8 p.m. Food trucks, outdoor concessions, and live music from Tee Dee Young and Honeychild will entertain to welcome 2025!

• Family-friendly activities inside start at 5 p.m. and include 15 bounce houses, basketball courts, a magician, DJ music, concessions, a special New Year's Eve countdown for kids at 7 p.m. with Mayor Linda Gorton, and more.
• The outdoor activities will begin at 8 pm. 
• Bars located both inside and outside will open at 8 pm, including a special Maker's Mark trailer. 
• Concessions will open at 8 pm inside. Food truck vendors will be outside.
• DJ music will begin outside at 8 pm. Live music will begin at 9 p.m. Confetti cannons will go off at midnight. Midnight countdown with Mayor Linda Gorton
• Restrooms will be available inside at the Rupp Arena Club as well as outdoor restrooms (port-a-potties)

PARKING

• The parking lot on High Street will open at 5 pm with an hourly rate for the entire evening.

RIDE-SHARE

• Ride-share is highly encouraged
• Ride-share drop-offs and pick-ups will be on Vine Street.