Panama City Beach is situated on 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches bordering clear, emerald-green waters Andrew Bay converge. With 320 days of sunshine annually and attractions such as St. Andrews State Park and Pier Park, the region has long been favored by travelers seeking an affordable beach vacation with year-round offerings for families, couples, groups, and adventure-seekers. “We are thrilled to be hosting events at the Real.Fun.Beach once again and look forward to welcoming visitors this weekend for our annual Pirates of the High Seas Fest,” says Dan Rowe.

Iconic traditions such as the Times Square Ball Drop in New York City and the countdown at the Big Ben tower in London aren’t the only ways to ring in the New Year with a bang. Here are (lucky number) seven unique New Year’s Eve celebration ideas to put on your radar.

Count down to the new year at Pier Park in Panama City Beach, Florida, with two spectacular fireworks displays and the famous annual Beach Ball Drop!