You Can Celebrate The New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Early In L.A.: Find Out How

This is for the sleepy ones, the early birds, and those who need to be tucked into bed well before midnight! Not everyone wants to celebrate the New Year by staying up past their usual bedtime. If that sounds like you, check out our ultimate guide to EARLY [New Year’s Eve events.](https://secretlosangeles.com/things-to-do-new-years-eve-in-la/) 1. The Comedy Store Early Show at 7 PM -------------------------------------- Laid-back and hilarious, this early NYE show at 7 pm might be perfect if you’d prefer laughs before the midnight push! 📍 Location: 8433 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, California ⏰ When: December 31, 2025 at 7 pm 2. Marina del Rey Family Celebration at 7 PM and Fireworks at 9 PM ------------------------------------------------------------------ You’ll get a chance to watch two incredible fireworks shows along the Marina del Rey harbor with multiple viewing locations. This year, they’re celebrating New Year’s Eve with fireworks going off at 9 p.m. and then again at 11:59 p.m. near Burton Chace Park. You can join the park’s [family-friendly](https://secretlosangeles.com/best-things-to-do-with-children-in-la/) celebration starting at 7 p.m. with live DJs, face painting, food trucks, and more! If you’re looking for more of a fine dining experience, most of the restaurants along the harbor have visibility of the fireworks. Of course, the event is affordable, so there’s no need to break the bank. 📍Location: Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 📆 When: Dec. 31, 2025 at 7 PM 3. Grand Park NYE Block Party at 8 PM ------------------------------------- Grand Park returns with their annual New Year’s Eve celebration full of live music, delicious local food trucks, and an incredible light show counting down to 2025! It’s a great to kick off festivities before clock strikes midnight. 📍 Location: Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 ⏰ When: December 31, 2025 starts at 8 p.m. 4. East Coast Y2K 9 PM Ball Drop at Solarc Brewing -------------------------------------------------- Solarc Brewing is throwing a Y2K bask for the second year in a row! They’ll be screening the MTV 1999 into Y2K – NYC Times Square Ball drop aligned with NYC East Coast time, which means the ball drops at 9 pm in Los Angeles. They’ll be open at 6 pm, the ball drops at 9 pm, and the party closes around 10 pm. Come for the early hang, have your New Year’s celebration early, and head to bed! Slip into an alternate universe, and enjoy a different time zone and a different era for a few hours. 📍 Location: 3505 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90065 ⏰ When: December 31, 2025 at 9 pm 5. “East Coast” New Year’s Eve Celebration at OyBar at 9 PM ----------------------------------------------------------- Celebrate NYE at Oy Bar’s at their East Coast countdown for early birds! Table choices: * The Singles Bar (bar seating) for parties of one to three * Date Night for twosomes and foursomes * Big Party Table for parties of 6-10 (with a party menu available) Menu highlights include: * Welcome cocktail, glass of bubbles or wine as well as and Champagne toast for countdown * Hoshigaki Persimmon & Burrata, Herbs, Toasted Pine Nuts * Herby, Leafy Salad, Charred Avocado, Winter Citrus Vinaigrette (add Jamon Iberico de Bellota) * Entree choices, all served with a puree of Potato & Winter Roots, Black * Pepper Beurre Noisette and Caramelized Sake-Braised Leeks * Crispy Duck Breast Orange Garlic, Chili, Ginger Sauce * Grilled/Smoked Rosemary/Miso Strip Loin with Mushroom “Tobanyaki” Sauce Forestière * Pan-Roasted Ora King Salmon with Yuzu Hollandaise. * New Year’s Desserts 📍 Location: 12446 Moorpark St, Studio City, CA 91604 ⏰ When: December 31, 2025 at 9 pm 🍽️ [Make your reservation](https://oybarla.com/) Source: https://secretlosangeles.com/early-new-years-eve-events-in-la/