Here’s a sampling of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events and happenings in West Philly and Center City. Also, a reminder that subway trains will be running all night tonight to accommodate New Year’s Eve travelers. Happy New Year!

New Year’s Eve Fireworks

Philadelphia will ring in 2016 not once but twice with New Year’s Eve fireworks on the Delaware River waterfront (Penn’s Landing). The first show starts at 6 p.m., and the second one is at midnight. If you can’t make it to Penn’s Landing, check out this Visit Philly guide to the best spots to watch the fireworks and ring in the New Year.

New Year’s Eve Yoga

Studio 34 is hosting the annual New Year’s Eve Yoga and Mochi event from 8 – 10 p.m. This is a fun and inspiring all-levels yoga workshop led by Studio 34 teacher Morgan Andrews. After class, mochi (sweet chewy rice cakes) will be served. Admission for this class is sliding scale, $10-$20. Click here for more information. Also, you can try some hot yoga for free at Bikram Yoga West Philly (4145 Chestnut St), just bring a screenshot of this ad. Bikram Yoga is holding classes today until 4:30 p.m., and there will be one class on New Year’s Day, at 11 a.m. Here’s the schedule for this week. 

New Year’s Eve Parties

Aksum Cafe (4630 Baltimore Ave) is offering a special New Year’s Eve menu and 15% off for a party of 12 people or larger. Check out their website or Facebook page for more info.

Information on tons more New Year’s Eve events and parties can be found on our Events page.

New Year’s Day – The Mummers Parade 2016

The Philadelphia Mummers Parade kicks off at 10 a.m. and continues until 5 p.m. The parade starts at City Hall and marches south on Broad Street to Washington Avenue. Go here for more information.

New Year’s Day Brunch and more

Some restaurants will be offering a special New Year’s Day brunch, including Renata’s Kitchen (46th and Baltimore), Rx The Farmacy (45th and Spruce), and Local 44 (44th and Spruce). By the way, Local 44 is celebrating its 7th anniversary on January 1. Brunch will be served all day (noon – 10 p.m.), plus lots of beer!