New Year's 2019: Where to Celebrate In Fredericksburg

FREDERICKSBURG, VA—With 2018 nearly extinct and 2019 ready to take it turn in the spotlight, there are plenty of celebratory options both in the immediate area and elsewhere in Northern Virginia. Here's a rundown of events that may be of interest—including, of course, fireworks.

So prepare to pop the bubbly, come up with some resolutions you actually can stick to and get ready to celebrate the new year.

Downtown 31- New Year's Eve Celebration - Family Fun Night- Enjoy lots of indoor fun with Kids’ Games, Bounce Houses, Food Vendors, Raffles & Prizes, Early Countdown to 9pm with Ping Pong Ball Drop Grand Finale

6 Bears & A Goat New Years Eve Party- Come for a night of partying and dancing with The Feathered Fish, celebration and memories to last a lifetime!

Stafford American Legion Post 290 NYE Party- This year the 2:15 Band will preform live! Enjoy door prizes ( like floor seats to a Wizards Game), Hors D’oeuvres, and breakfast after the ball drops. BYOB event with mixers provided.

Grapevine Cafe NYE Party - Adults only- Ticket includes heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet, with a bottle of champagne to toast at midnight. DJ and Countdown Noise Makers provided.

A Royal New Year's Eve at Potomac Point Winery- We invite you to ring in the New Year with our “British Royalty” themed event. Envision gold crowns, British foods & fabulous fascinators. Throughout the evening, we will serve a selection of light hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and of course a selection delectable wine and beer. Come join us for a night of dancing, celebration and memories to last a lifetime! The entire winery will be shut down just for this event, so let’s pop some bottles, dance the night away and ring in 2019!

Strangeways Brewing Twist and Shout - Acoustic Onion New Year's Eve - Join Strangeways Fredericksburg for New Years Eve celebrations! We will have Acoustic Onion playing into the new year starting at 9:30 PM and a Midnight toast! Dance 2018 away and welcome in 2019 with Strangeways!Reserve your tables now! Email leslie@strangewaysbrewing.comfor reservations and additional information.

Elby Brass New Year's Eve Party at Castiglia's Italian Restaurant - Ring in the new year with Elby Brass at Castiglia's brand new event hall featuring DJ Mudfoot. Hors d'oeuvres and champagne toast included in the ticket price. 21+ only.

Masquerade at The Chimneys- Billiken's Smokehouse will be hosting a Masquerade to celebrate the new year! Enjoy live music, dinner to include your choice of Smoked Prime Rib or Smoked Turkey Breast, and of course a champagne toast.

American Red Cross Fredericksburg Community New Year’s Eve Blood Drive - Hosted by B101.5 - Medical conditions and emergencies don’t stop for the holidays, but you can help ensure hospitals are prepared by giving blood with the American Red Cross at the Fredericksburg Community New Year’s Eve Blood Drive! Monday, Dec. 31 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spotsylvania Towne Centre (near the food court) All presenting donors will receive a long-sleeve Red Cross T-shirt and a chance to win a $100 Best Buy gift card!* Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: Fredericksburg, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or use the Blood Donor App.

New Year's Eve Bash- Hosted by Brock's Riverside Grill -Ring in 2019 with us at Brock's! Earn early access to the banquet room upstairs with LIVE MUSIC from Panic For the Vibe, light Hors D’oeuvres, and one hour of open bar.

Elsewhere in the Northern Virginia and Greater DC area, these are among the larger events:

Big Night DC New Year's Extravaganza

First Night Alexandria

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic and Trouble Funk at The Anthem

New Year's Eve 80's Rewind at MGM National Harbor

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