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Miami Twilight NYE at Thorn Park

Celebrate New Year’s Eve early this December 2026 with Miami Twilight NYE at Thorn Park. Local families and kids can jump aboard the New Year Express train, explore the Bubble Zone, and bounce on inflatables before settling in for tasty food truck treats and a 8pm beach fireworks finale.
Miami Twilight NYE at Thorn Park
Cr Nick Marshall OAM, City of Gold Coast, presents Miami Twilight NYE at Thorn Park, an early and free family New Year’s Eve celebration by the beach.
Families can enjoy DJ tunes, the New Year Express train, a Bubble Zone, inflatables, arts and crafts, face painting, food trucks and plenty more family fun. The evening finishes with a bang, with the new beach fireworks display at 8pm, the perfect way for the whole family to celebrate the New Year early.
Plan your visit
When: Thursday 31st December 2026, 4pm to 8pm
Where: Thorn Park, Marine Parade, Miami 4220
More information here
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