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Amelia Island New Year’s Eve Shrimp Drop  

  • Event Date: December 31  
  • Times: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm  
  • Location: Fernandina Beach Waterfront, Marina Parking Lot B  
  • Ages: All ages
  • Cost: FREE  

You’ve heard of the Times Square Ball Drop in New York City. But have you heard of the annual Amelia Island New Year’s Eve Shrimp Drop? This shrimp-themed local event features music, food, vendors, favors, the Shrimp Drop, and a fireworks display! The shrimp will drop at 7:00 pm (the Greenwich Mean Time stroke of midnight) and then immediately followed by the fireworks show. This family-oriented New Year’s Eve jubilee takes place on Fernandina Beach’s waterfront downtown, at Marina Parking Lot B, and is organized by Light Up Amelia.   

Ring in the New Year with your friends and loved ones with tons of local-inspired fun. Who wouldn’t love a Shrimp Drop on Amelia Island? Click here for more ways to maximize your New Year’s Eve celebrations.   

Whether visiting with a few of your best gal pals or enjoying a romantic getaway, there are many great things to do during the winter. Escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with a relaxing and self-paced getaway to Amelia Island. When you stay at The Fairbanks House, you can enjoy beautiful historic accommodations, delicious hand-crafted breakfast, and easy access to island events and places to visit. If you are keen on the New Year’s Eve Shrimp Drop, be sure to return in May for the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival.