Event Info

Option One: Purchase buttons online November 1st until December 24th (shipping cost included) CLICK HERE

Orders are shipped on Monday, Wednesday and Friday beginning December 1st.

Option Two: Buy Buttons on December 31st at the main tent located near the Kapok tree and the MFA beginning at noon or at any of the participating venues (refer to the program or interactive map) *PLEASE NOTE* Prices will go up $10.00 for KIDS 5+ and Adults $20.00

Option Three: Buy Buttons Locally December 1st-December 30th while supplies last (location will be announced on 11/15 and form of payment will be cash or check unless stated otherwise)

Acceptable forms of payment day of event: Cash, Debit/ CC or checks
Note: Checks must include a phone number and be made payable to: First Night St. Petersburg

This event was designed to provide equal opportunity for enjoyment to all participants. If you would like to request any particular aids or services pursuant to disability laws, please contact Jamie McWade at (727) 823-8906 or the City of St. Petersburg Community Affairs Department at (727) 893-7345 or (727) 892-5259 TDD/ TYY.

To the event

• If arriving via I-275 If arriving via I-275, follow the interstate signs and exit onto I-375. I-375 becomes 4th Avenue North and guests should follow that to the end where it forms a T with Beach Drive. To avoid the heavier traffic areas, follow directions to any of the parking garages in downtown or take 5th Ave N down to the North Shore parking area. Then walk along Bayshore Drive in to North or South Straub Park. Alternatively, you may take a right on 4th St N and park in any of the parking garages listed. Just click the link below for more information.

  Enter the Sundial Parking Garage via 2nd Street North, just south of 2nd Avenue North and then access the Pier by walking east on 2nd Avenue. Alternatively, the Al Lang Parking Lot entrance is located on 1st Avenue South between Beach and Bayshore Drive. Access North or South Straub Park by walking north on Bayshore Drive. For more information about St. Pete Parking Lots and Garages, click here.

First Night will take place rain or shine so be sure to check the weather. First Night will not be cancelled due to weather.

1. Are we allowed to bring blankets and hang out in the open park areas to enjoy performances?
Absolutely! You might want to make sure that the blankets are easily wrapped up so that you can walk around and enjoy all of the activities but you are encouraged to hang out and enjoy the live music in North Straub, the Fireworks and of course the Aerial and dance performances happening in Williams Park.

2. Are dogs allowed at the event?
We strongly encourage everyone to kindly leave their furry friends at home. Not only because of the Fireworks but also because they won’t be allowed in the indoor venues (unless they are service animals with proper paperwork).

3. Will there be food?
Of course! St Pete Concessions will bring back their tasty treats and will be located throughout North and South Straub Park.

4. Are there restrooms available?
Portlets will be located in North and South Straub Park and most indoor venues will have restrooms available for First Night goers as well.

5. What’s the best way to find all of the activities happening?
Grab yourself a First Night program for all of the info you’ll need and also refer to our handy interactive map.

6. Can I purchase tickets the day of the event?
Of course! At our main tent located on the corner of Beach Dr and 2nd Ave NE as well as at any of the participating venues.

7. Where should I/ we park?
For more information about St. Pete Parking Lots and Garages, click here.

8. Which venues need buttons?
All indoor venues require a button, as well as the Interactive Art Park in South Straub Park. However, buttons are encouraged so that we can pay our artists and also keep the NYE tradition alive! If anyone is unable to afford a button please contact us at info@firstnightstpete.com to discuss our community support options.

9. Where to buy buttons in person?
Please click the “How to Purchase Buttons” arrow above for more information

10. What is the Friends of First Night button?
Friends of First Night is a unique way to support our event beyond purchasing a button. Friends of First Night will receive 4 buttons/tickets for entry, NYE noise makers, 3d glasses for the fireworks show, 50% off your food purchase in North Straub Park or South Straub Park, special access to a VIP venue and a parking pass closest to where the events are taking place.

11. What exactly does a button cover?
· Admission Buttons get you in to all of the indoor and outdoor venues to enjoy the various performances and allows you to participate in the interactive art festivities in South Straub Park. Our First Night buttons are also collectors items and the proceeds from the button sales allow us to keep the tradition alive!

12. How do I retrieve my admission buttons if I purchase them online after December 24th?
Since we will no longer be able to ship buttons after 12/24 we invite you to email us at info@firstnightstpete.com to arrange pick up at our office or on the day of the event at our main tent which is located on the corner of Beach Dr and 2nd Ave NE just south of the MFA and next to the beautiful Kapok Tree.

First Night St Pete will be honoring the current CDC guidelines to promote healthy behaviors in order to ensure community safety on NYE. However, each in-door venue has established their own protocols and are making masks optional indoors (as of December 1, 2021).

Please consider implementing the following safety measures:

Thank you all for your participation in helping us to bring a healthy event to to NYE. These are uncertain times so let’s all do our part!