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The Best Celebration on the Emerald Coast!
A brilliant ball drop, two fireworks shows, free concerts at one giant street party will ring
in New Year's Eve Celebration on the Destin Harbor.
Destin, Fl- (December 20, 2010) - HarborWalk Village raises the level of excitement and celebration along the Destin Harbor.
This special event promises to be the most memorable New Year's experience Destin has ever seen, with FREE live entertainment on TWO outdoor stages and in five HarborWalk Village venues. TWO fireworks shows and a lighted ball drop over the beautiful Destin Harbor at the stroke of midnight. A fun-filled celebration kicks off early at 6:00 p.m and will go late into the evening with something for everyone, including: early evening family friendly live entertainment; free kid's activities; exciting prize giveaways; and specialty shops at one picturesque location. A stellar choreographed fireworks show over the Destin Harbor begins at 8:00 p.m. sponsored by The Lucky Snapper and again at midnight sponsored by AJ's Oyster House and HarborWalk Village. Harry T's is featuring Flashflood at 7:00 p.m. and Poppy's Crazy Lobster will feature Chronic Jester at 6:00 p.m. The Shed Barbecue and Blues Joint will have the Blues Crew rocking the all night. Live music will spread over two outdoor stages, where sexy new country rock star, Headliner Leah Seawright will bring down the house with her fiery vocals and a sultry southern style live performance. Seawright a national recording artist is one of the top emerging female artists in the music industry. Opening at the HarborWalk Amphitheater stage is The Forrest Williams Band followed by Dread Clampitt, these two talented local bands will play soulful southern classic rock, bluegrass, contemporary folk and country music infused with contagious heartfelt energy. At The Harbor stage, An American Band brings classic swing, funk, blues and a dynamic 6 piece horn section that will have audiences swinging and swaying to every song. From eclectic to energetic, a diverse blend of five live bands are scheduled on two outdoor stages with five HarborWalk Village venues offering live entertainment inside each of the HarborWalk Village clubs and restaurants.
Performance times and locations are subject to change and will be listed on our Facebook page and website. Check back frequently for exciting additions. At the stroke of midnight, thousands will witness The Third Annual Ball Drop Bash from restaurants and bars inside HarborWalk Village. These include Harry T's, Jester Mardi Gras Daiquiris, Lucky Snapper, The Shed Barbecue and Blues Joint, Poppy's Dancin Iguana: and Poppy's Crazy Lobster. The Southern Star will also be offering a special New Years Eve Fireworks cruise. Call the Southern Star directly for cruise reservations at 850.837.7741.
The HarborWalk Village New Year's Eve Ball Drop
Each year, millions of eyes from all over the world are focused on the sparkling Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year's Eve Ball. The Destin Harbor New Year's Eve Ball is a 4-foot in diameter, aluminum sphere composed of 12 segments. The ball, weighing just less than 100 pounds, will descend along 2 strands of T-12 single braid rope - the same material used to suspend live action cameras above NFL football games. Covered with over 700 Philips Luxeon Rebel glacier-white LEDs and internally powered by a deep-cycle battery manufactured in Germany, the ball is capable of creating spectacular sequenced lighting effects as it descends over the Destin Harbor. At the culmination of its passage across Destin Harbor, the sky will with a choreographed pyrotechnics display lighting the Destin Harbor and will be visible for miles.
History is On The Ball
History of the "Time-Ball" dates prior to the first New Year's Eve celebration in the United States. The first known "Time Ball" was installed atop England's Royal Observatory at Greenwich in 1833. This ball would drop at 1:00 p.m. every afternoon, allowing the captains of nearby ships to precisely set their ship's clock. It is believed that 150 public time balls were installed around the world, following the success at Greenwich. The tradition is carried on today in places like the United States Naval Observatory in Washington D.C., Times Square, New York, and now Destin, Florida, as we welcome the New Year by spanning the Destin Harbor.
The BIG Party at the HarborView Room
Take your New Years Eve celebration to the next level at the HaborView Room.
Enjoy an exclusive front row seat to the Ball Drop and Two Fireworks Shows. Dance to high-energy and sophisticated-upscale entertainment by Kendal Shelton, Mike and the Micros and friends. You will enjoy a luxe escape from the ordinary nightclub scene with champagne table service and chefs' action stations providing gourmet fare throughout the event. High rollers can chance their luck at roulette, and Vegas style gaming tables to benefit the Destin Fishing Museum. Dress is upscale/party. Party favors and beads will be on hand for throwing to the revelers down below off the Bourbon Street style balcony. A top shelf bar, wine list and bottle service are available. Limited seating is available at $ 75.00 per person, call our concierge at 424-0613 for reservations.
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