new years eve

Louisiana communities host New Year's Eve celebrations Dec. 31 with free concerts, fireworks, parades. New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette offer events.

The Children’s Museum of Acadiana is hosting its 29th New Year’s Noon celebration, giving kids a chance to ring in the New Year without staying up late.

Ready or not, 2025 is here! When it comes to celebrating the new year in South Louisiana, we have definitely have a few quirky ways and traditions. That being said, we don't have anything like what other folks do around the world to celebrate.

Here in South Louisiana, we have our own unique ways of celebrating holidays, and New Year's Eve is no exception.

There are many great New Year's Eve celebratory traditions, but firing guns into the sky is definitely not one of them.

New Year's celebrations will be happening across Acadiana all weekend long into Monday and the turning of the calendar into 2024.

It's nearly time to ring in the New Year with a bang. If you want to get out of the house and enjoy a night on the town, you have several options to choose from.

Fireworks are a fun part of the holidays.

Youngsville on Ice, the exclusive outdoor holiday ice skating rink in Acadiana, has extended its hours just in time for the festive season. From December 20th to the 31st, the rink will offer expanded hours to ensure an unforgettable winter experience for locals and visitors alike.

If you have kiddos, this is probably the best way to ring in the New Year -- with a carnival and a countdown at noon instead of midnight.

Body cam footage shows the subject apparently firing a rifle in his backyard followed by the shooting at him through a fence without warning.

Did you know that your brain actually shrinks when you have a hangover?

Here is a list of some of the events that will be happening around Acadiana on New Year’s Eve.

Insurance adjusters have determined that the single most dangerous day to be driving is fast approaching and no, it's not New Year's Eve.

Like the old saying goes: 'What goes up, must come down.'

All you gotta do is cast this amazing fireworks show to your TV and you are set to ring in 2021!

NOPD is asking citizens to please not attend a Christian rally that is unofficially scheduled for New Year's Eve in Jackson Square.

As the New Year's Eve celebrations continue to ramp up through out the day, these live cams will kind of give you a "behind the scenes" look a little bit.

State Fire Marshal is urging people to follow these safety tips to avoid injuries or fire.

COVID-19 safety guidelines remain firmly in place, and local ATC officials say they will be keeping a close eye on bars and restaurants to make certain it stays that way