2024 SRQ NYE Pineapple Drop Block Party!

The anticipation is building as Sarasota gears up for the ultimate New Year’s Eve bash – the iconic Pineapple Drop Block Party! As the clock ticks towards midnight, the atmosphere in downtown Sarasota becomes electric with excitement, and all eyes turn to the intersection of Lemon Avenue and Main Street. Get ready to welcome the new year in style with a spectacular evening of entertainment, live music, fireworks, and more at this highly anticipated annual event.

The annual Pineapple Drop Block Party runs from 1 pm – 1 am. Live music starts at 8:30 pm.  Carnival hours are 1 pm – 1 am. Parent/guardian supervision is required for ages 17 and younger. Please check the website for updates before attending. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36 inches and taller), valid from 1 pm – 6 pm, are $30 online until 3 pm Dec. 31 or on site till 5 pm while supplies last. Ride tickets, valid anytime, are available at the carnival or online till 3 pm for $50/50 tickets plus 1 free ride. (Rides take 2 or more tickets each.) For more information on the carnival, call 866-666-3247 or visit DreamLandAmusements.com.  Click here to view Midway Video