Ready to clink glasses, throw confetti and celebrate the arrival of 2020? There’s plenty to do in Alabama on Dec. 31, from concerts and parties to street festivals and fireworks displays. Here are 24 events planned throughout the state, all intended to help you bid farewell to 2019 and welcome the New Year in a celebratory way.

CHEERS! THE NEW YEAR’S EVE CONCERT

What: Alabama Symphony Orchestra performs Strauss favorites, dance-inspired music and more. Program conducted by Christopher Confessore, with soprano Amy Little. Includes champagne toast.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South, Birmingham.
Tickets: $39-$79.
Website: http://www.alabamasymphony.org

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What: Birmingham band performs heavy psych-rock. With Erthling and Burning Moon.
When: 10 p.m. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave. South, Birmingham.
Tickets: $10.
Website: http://www.thenickrocks.com

STEVE BROWN AND RITA B

What: Comedians perform.
When: 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
Where: Comedy Club Stardome, 1818 Data Drive, Hoover.
Tickets: $20 early show, $25 late show (includes champagne toast).
Website: http://www.stardome.com

THE BRUMMIES

What: Pop rock band with Alabama roots performs. With Madi Diaz and Dan Sartain.
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Saturn, 200 41st St. South, Birmingham.
Admission: $15 advance, $20 day of show.
Website: http://www.saturnbirmingham.com

NOWHERE SQUARES

What: Birmingham band performs. Champagne toast at midnight.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Rojo, 2921 Highland Ave. South, Birmingham.
Tickets: No cover charge.
Website: http://www.rojobirmingham.com

ROARING 2Os NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

What: The Schmohawks perform.
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Iron City, 513 22nd St. South, Birmingham.
Tickets: $75-$125. Includes open bar, hors d'oeuvres, champagne toast and more. Costumes encouraged.
Website: http://www.ironcitybham.com

TROTLINE

What: Country-rock band performs.
When: 8:30 p.m.
Where: Zydeco, 2001 15th Ave. South, Birmingham.
Tickets: $20. Includes party favors, champagne toast.
Website: http://www.zydecobirmingham.com

NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL

What: Dance party with 1980s theme, hors d'oeuvres, party favors, champagne toast, costume contest and more.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: WorkPlay, 500 23rd St. South, Birmingham.
Tickets: $40, $50 day of event.
Website: https://workplay.com/events/2019-new-years-eve-ball/

ED AND ELSIE

What: Contra band performs for New Year's Eve dance organized by Birmingham Friends of Old-Time Music and Dance (FOOTMAD). With caller Jef Hodge.
When: 9 p.m. Lessons for beginners at 8:30 p.m.
Where: YWCA of Central Alabama, 309 23rd St. North, Birmingham.
Tickets: $15 at door.
Website: http://www.footmadbirmingham.org

NYE BASH

What: Music by Matt Bennett Band and DJ DQ.
When: 6 p.m. buffet, 9 p.m. party.
Where: Tin Roof, 2709 Seventh Ave. South, Birmingham.
Tickets: $30-$1,500. With party favors, champagne, buffet, reserved tables and more. depending on price level.
Website: http://www.tinroofbirmingham.com

THE ALL BLACK ATTIRE NYE

What: Party with music by Will Mack, DJ Big Sweatt, DJ Maverick and DJ New Era.
When: 8:30 p.m.
Where: Hilton Birmingham at UAB, 808 20th St. South, Birmingham.
Tickets: $20-$225.
Website: http://www.allblackattirenye.com

RENAISSANCE 2020

What: Roaring '20s party with drink, hors d'oeuvres, champagne toast, casino games, aerial and dance performances and more.
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Clubhouse on Highland, 2908 Highland Ave. South, Birmingham.
Tickets: $75.
Website: http://www.belladonnamag.org/nye2020

CITY OF FAIRHOPE NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

What: Street party with DJ, face painting, live music, fireworks and ball drop.
When: 8:30 p.m.
Where: Fairhope Avenue and Church Street, Fairhope.
Tickets: Free admission.
Website: http://www.cofairhope.com

COUNTDOWN TO NOON 

What: Crafts, refreshments, balloon drop.
When: 9 a.m-noon.
Where: Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts, 501 Broad St., Gadsden.
Tickets: $8, free for those younger than age 2.
Website: https://www.chomonline.org/events.html

TOPGOLF GLOW ALL OUT FOR 2020

What: Packages include live entertainment, unlimited game play, party favors, food, fireworks and more.
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Topgolf, 1111 24th St. North, Birmingham, and 6100 Topgolf Drive, Huntsville.
Admission: $240-$420 for up to six guests.
Website: https://topgolf.com/us/promo/new-years-eve/

SOUL SONGBOOK

What: Shayna Steele and band perform music by soul queens such as Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross. Part of Huntsville Symphony Orchestra pops series.
When:  7:30 p.m.
Where: Von Braun Center Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St. Southwest, Huntsville.
Tickets: $15-$71.
Website: http://www.hso.org

MARS MASQUERADE

What: Party with music by Flashbacks Show Band, hors d'oeuvres, drinks and champagne toast.
When:  8 p.m.
Where: U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Davidson Center for Space Exploration, One Tranquility Base, Huntsville.
Tickets: $65 single tickets, $130 per couple through Dec. 23; $75 single tickets, $150 per couple starting Dec. 24.
Website: https://www.rocketcenter.com/newyears

DUD Parade

What: Revelers dress in elaborate customs, wear masks and walk down central streets of Livingston.
When: 5:50 p.m..
Where: Lafayette Street, Livingston.
Tickets: Free admission.
Website: https://www.cityoflivingstonal.com/culture

MOBILE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

What: Performance by Collective Soul, second-line parade, cutting of oversize MoonPie, laser light show, MoonPie drop, fireworks and more.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Bienville Square, St. Francis Street at North Royal Street, Mobile.
Tickets: Free admission.
Website: http://www.mobilenewyear.com

HARRIOTT II NEW YEAR’S EVE CRUISE

What: Two-hour cruise on riverboat with live music, champagne toast, fireworks at midnight.
When: Boarding starts at 10 p.m., cruise 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Where: Harriott II Riverboat, 355 Commerce St., Montgomery.
Tickets: $40-$60.
Website: https://visitingmontgomery.com/calendar/event/harriott-ii-new-years-eve-cruise

KIDS CONFETTI DROP

What: Children's activities such as bounce house, face painting, camel rides, rock wall and more; confetti drop at noon.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ice skating until midnight.
Where: The Wharf, The Wharf, Main St. and Martin Circle, Orange Beach.
Tickets: Free admission, $5-$10 for children's activities.
Website: http://alwharf.com

REELIN’ IN THE NEW YEAR

What: Street party with Travis Clark Band and Jason Jones Band, marlin drop, children's activities, fireworks.
When: 5 p.m.-midnight.
Where: The Wharf, The Wharf, 4830 Main St., Orange Beach.
Tickets: Free admission, $5-$10 for children's activities.
Website: http://alwharf.com

NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH ROBERTA DONNAY AND THE PROHIBITION MOB BAND 

What: Jazz and swing band performs music from 1920s and '30s.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Oxford Performing Arts Center, 100 Choccolocco St., Oxford.
Tickets: $99.
Website: https://www.oxfordpac.org/events/detail/new-years-eve-with-roberta-donnay-and-the-prohibition-mob-band

NEW YEAR’S EVE FOR KIDS 

What: Crafts, games, balloon drop, bubble-wrap fireworks and more.
When: 9 a.m-noon.
Where: Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa.
Tickets: $9, free for those younger than age 1.
Website: https://www.chomonline.org/events.html

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Source: "New Year's Eve 2019: 24 ways to celebrate in Alabama" AL.com,  Mary Colurso