Miami-Dade County

Miami’s wild New Year’s Eve bash: Here’s what the celebration looked like

By Alexia Fodore Alexia Fodere
People pause to look at fireworks from different boats in Biscayne Bay during the New Year Celebration in Bayfront Park.
People pause to look at fireworks from different boats in Biscayne Bay during the New Year Celebration in Bayfront Park. Lex Foderé for The Miami Herald

Tens of thousands turned out in downtown Miami for the annual drop of the Big Orange to mark the New Year.

Along with the iconic 35-foot neon orange, affectionately known as “La Gran Naranja,” lighting up the Miami skyline on the Intercontinental Hotel, there was plenty of live music. Here is what the big party looked like:

Maribel Guardia performs during the concert at the New Year’s celebration.
Maribel Guardia performs during the concert at the New Year’s celebration. Lex Foderé for The Miami Herald
The Big Orange ready to drop to welcome 2025
The Big Orange ready to drop to welcome 2025 Lex Foderé for The Miami Herald
People sing along with performers during the New Year’s Eve Celebration.
People sing along with performers during the New Year’s Eve Celebration. Lex Foderé for The Miami Herald
People dance and sing along during the celebration at Bayfront Park.
People dance and sing along during the celebration at Bayfront Park. Lex Foderé for The Miami Herald
Randy Malcom Martinez of Gente de Zona performs at The New Tear’s Eve Celebration in Bayfront Park.
Randy Malcom Martinez of Gente de Zona performs at The New Tear’s Eve Celebration in Bayfront Park. Lex Foderé for The Miami Herald
Zully Mar Vidal, second from left, sings along with friends during a performance.
Zully Mar Vidal, second from left, sings along with friends during a performance. Lex Foderé for The Miami Herald
Left to right, Maritriny, Atlin Mujica, and Emiliana Aguirre entertain the crowd during the New Year’s Eve Celebration in Bayfront Park.
Left to right, Maritriny, Atlin Mujica, and Emiliana Aguirre entertain the crowd during the New Year’s Eve Celebration in Bayfront Park. Lex Foderé for The Miami Herald
Chino y Nacho perform during the New Year’s Eve Celebration.
Chino y Nacho perform during the New Year’s Eve Celebration. Lex Foderé for The Miami Herald
A large crowd of revelers watch Chino y Nacho perform.
A large crowd of revelers watch Chino y Nacho perform. Lex Foderé for The Miami Herald
Chole Ortuño , left. and Genevieve Hume, right, celebrate the coming of 2025.
Chole Ortuño , left. and Genevieve Hume, right, celebrate the coming of 2025. Lex Foderé for The Miami Herald
People celebrate during the New Year’s Eve Celebration at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami on December 31, 2024.
People celebrate during the New Year’s Eve Celebration at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami on December 31, 2024. Lex Foderé for The Miami Herald
Fireworks from different boats in Biscayne Bay start at midnight welcoming 2025.
Fireworks from different boats in Biscayne Bay start at midnight welcoming 2025. Lex Foderé for The Miami Herald
Fireworks from different boats in Biscayne Bay can be seen through the fountain at Bayfront Park as the new year arrives.
Fireworks from different boats in Biscayne Bay can be seen through the fountain at Bayfront Park as the new year arrives. Lex Foderé for The Miami Herald
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