New Year’s Eve in Flagstaff, Prescott, Tucson
Break out that bottle of champagne, your red dress or your favorite sequined shirt — it’s time to ring in 2022. Many of Arizona’s favorite New Year’s Eve celebrations are back in person this year.
You could head to Prescott, Flagstaff, Tucson or Show Low to celebrate the new year. One event even has a virtual option, just in case you want to stay cozy at home.
Before you attend your event, however, make sure to check with your destination for the latest coronavirus precautions and updates. Some events may have last-minute changes or entry protocols that you need to follow.
Here are four places around Arizona to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
Flagstaff: Great Pinecone Drop
Want to see a 6-foot-tall metal pinecone illuminated with hundreds of LED lights light up the sky on New Year’s Eve? The 2021 Great Pinecone Drop at the Weatherford Hotel in Flagstaff is back for in-person viewing. You can catch the drop at three different times.
The Great Pinecone Drop became a New Year’s Eve tradition in Flagstaff 23 years ago. Pamela S. (Sam) Green, who co-owns the Weatherford Hotel with her husband Henry Taylor, started the street party in 1999 to celebrate the 100year anniversary of the hotel, which opened its doors on Jan. 1,1900, as well as the history of Flagstaff.
Since then, thousands of people have gathered in the streets outside the hotel to count down the new year as the pinecone slowly makes its way down a pole.
Can’t make it in person? Watch the pinecone drop online at https://www. flagstaffarizona.org/pineconedrop.
Details: Noon, 10 p.m. and midnight Friday, Dec. 31. Weatherford Hotel, 23 N. Leroux St., Flagstaff. Free. https:// weatherfordhotel.com.
Show Low: Deuce of clubs drop
Show Low’s celebration is back in person, too. Watch in front of City Hall as a lighted deuce of clubs card lowers to bring in 2022. There will be fireworks, music, fire pits to keep you warm and a photo booth.
Details: 11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. 180 N. Ninth St., Show Low. Free. https:// www.facebook.com/CoSLParksand Rec.
Tucson: Hotel Congress New Year’s Eve
At Hotel Congress, there will be live music, dancing, a photo booth, tarot card readers, magicians and fireworks. Tickets to the 21-and-older event cost $75 and include a cocktail, a treat from the Seafood Truck, a champagne toast and New Year’s Eve swag.
Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event is required. A cellphone picture or scan, photocopy or original CDC-issued vaccination card will be accepted.
Details: 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31. 311 E. Congress St., Tucson. $75. https://hotelcongress.com.
Prescott: Whiskey Row boot drop
Celebrate 2022 at the boot drop on historic Whiskey Row in downtown Prescott. A 6-foot-tall illuminated boot will be lowered from the Palace building’s flagpole at 10 p.m. and midnight. There will be fireworks, live music, food and giveaways.
Details: 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31. 20 S. Montezuma St., Prescott. Free. https://www.bootdrop.com.