New Year's Eve Whiskey Row Boot Drop
Celebrants gather right on the street on Whiskey Row to watch a 6-foot illuminated boot lower 40 feet from The Palace building's flagpole, accompanied by fireworks. The celebration features live music by The Instant Classics, carnival games, rides, vendors, and giveaways. Street-side food trucks and local downtown eateries offer dining options throughout the evening.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Free admission.
Hours
7:30pm to 12:30am.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Prescott
Food & Drink
Food trucks parked on the street offer quick bites, and downtown eateries are nearby for dining.
Parking
Free parking is available around downtown, including at Depot Market Place, Park Plaza, and the parking garage on Granite Street. The garage fills up quickly; most parking is within a 12-minute walk or less.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Skip the Granite Street garage if you arrive late, since it fills up quickly, and use the Depot Market Place lot or Park Plaza instead.
- Have dinner early at a downtown restaurant, or plan on the food trucks parked on the street if you miss dinner.
- Check the event's website or social media on the day, since high winds can cancel the fireworks or the Boot Drop itself.
- Dress warmly, since the whole party happens outdoors on the street along Whiskey Row on New Year's Eve.
- Book a room at a sponsor hotel such as Hotel St. Michael, Springhill Suites or Residence Inn if you'd like to stay a few days.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the Boot Drop?
A 6-foot illuminated boot is lowered 40 feet from the flagpole on The Palace building. There are two drops, and each comes with fireworks.
What else is there to do?
There's live music from The Instant Classics, plus carnival games and rides, vendors and giveaways, all on the street along Whiskey Row.
Where can I eat?
Eat early at one of the many downtown restaurants, or grab a quick bite from the food trucks parked on the street.
Where should I park?
Free parking is all around downtown. There's a large lot at Depot Market Place where Sprouts is, Park Plaza off Goodwin Street, and the Granite Street garage behind Whiskey Row, which fills up quickly. Most parking is within a 12-minute walk.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The fireworks are canceled if winds top 18 mph, and the Boot Drop is canceled if winds top 20 mph. Heavy snow that makes the roof unsafe also cancels the event.
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