New Year's in Saint Paul
We've rounded up a list to celebrate New Year's Eve in the Capital City this year.
Ring in the New Year
Whether you're in town for the hockey tourney, want an all-night party, or an event that gets you home well before midnight, Saint Paul has a New Year's celebration for you.
Discover where to be, what to see, and where to eat during this exciting time of year.
Designed and created by Wonder Studio, a fabrication workshop of the Eclective Creative Collective and the brains behind Can Can Wonderland, Saint Paul Brewing, Martha's Gardens Floral Studio, and Dark Horse Bar and Eatery.
Wonder Studio is a team of six employees specialized in welding, CNC, laser cutting, 3D printing, graphic design, painting, woodwork, metal work, build-out construction, and more.
Puck Drop Celebration
Celebrate the start of the new year in the capital city! Head to Rice Park for a family-friendly celebration featuring live music from the Red Bull DJ Truck before a disco puck drop and vibrant firework show around 8 p.m., following the USA vs. Sweden World Junior hockey game at Grand Casino Arena.
IIHF World Juniors Hockey Tournament
Tournament Games
The Capital City of the State of Hockey welcomes the IIHF World Juniors Hockey Championship Tournament from December 26-January 5.
The tournament features 29 games, three of which are on New Years Eve, across 10 days of action featuring the best under-20 players in the world.
New Year's Eve Games
- Switzerland vs. Slovakia at 12 p.m. at Grand Casino Arena
- Czechia vs. Latvia at 2:30 p.m. at 3M Arena at Mariucci
- USA vs. Sweeden at 5 p.m. at Grand Casino Arena
Bold North Breakaway Fan Festival
This free, 10-day IIHF World Juniors fan fest brings the spirit of the tournament off of the ice. Celebrate the spirit of Minnesota hockey with interactive games, live entertainment, iconic photo ops, a market to shop, and winter fun for all ages at this festival at Rice Park and inside the Saint Paul RiverCentre.
Plus, enjoy an awe-inspiring firework show following the USA vs. Sweden. Fireworks are expected to launch around 8 p.m.
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World's Largest Hockey Puck
The World's Largest Hockey Puck is in the Capital City of the State of Hockey! The iconic puck stands at 22.2 feet long (beating the former record of 20 feet), 7.5 feet tall, and a whopping 5,000 pounds—a true testament to Saint Paul's love for the game. This community project was fabricated by Wonder Studio, a fabrication workshop of the Eclective Creative Collective, and was made possible by youth hockey players, families, and local businesses.
See it for yourself in Rice Park at the Bold North Breakaway Fan Festival from December 26 through January 5.
Immersive Experiences
Other New Year's Eve Events
Minnesota Children's Museum
$10-25 | December 30 from 6-9 p.m.
Don't miss a fun-filled night of New Year celebration. Ticket price includes museum admission and a night of New Year’s fun including live music, dancing, and crafts.
Can Can Wonderland
$25-75 | December 31 at 7 p.m.
December Celebrate this whimsical destination's 9th birthday, while ringing in the new year with a fun-filled bash featuring games, local music, and tons of surprises.
Mancini’s
No Cover | December 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The Midas Touch - America's (and Mancini’s) House Band brings live dance music from across the decades to Mancini's Legendary Cocktail Lounge. No cover!
Amsterdam Bar and Hall
$28.25-$48.75 | December 31 at 5 p.m.
Say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026 at Amsterdam Bar and Hall for Flip Phone presents… Very Delta Live! Podcast Show with Delta Work. Emmy Award-winning drag queen Delta Work (RuPaul's Drag Race) will host a live version of her hit podcast.
Gambit Brewing
$31-37 | December 31 from 7-11 p.m.
Laugh your way into the New Year at Gambit Brewing's New Year's Eve Comedy Show.
The Lexington
$20 | December 31 at 7 p.m.
Reserve a table in The Lexington's historic Williamsburg Room to ring in a Jazzy New Year with live music by the Benny Winbeck Trio.
New Year, New Flavor
Restaurants Open on New Year's Day
- Burger Moe's | 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Citizen Saint Paul | 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Downtowner Woodfire Grill | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Dark Horse Bar & Eatery | 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Happy Hour Tuesday-Friday featuring $10 food items and drink deals - Gambit Brewing Company | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
$1 off your first pint with proof of World Junior Ticket - Lost Fox | 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- New Bohemia | 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Patrick McGovern's Pub | 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Ruam Mit | 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sawatdee Thai | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Seventh Street Truck Park | 11 a.m. to midnight
- Smorgie's | 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- The Gnome Craft Pub | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- The Velvet Antler | 6 p.m. to midnight
- The Bulldog | 11 a.m. to midnight
- Zamboni's on 7th | 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
No matter how you celebrate, we hope you have a happy and safe New Year! Let us know where you're celebrating on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #MYSAINTPAUL.