If you’re not sure what to do for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, check out some happenings below. For more events, go here. Happy New Year!

New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront

There will be not one but two New Year’s Eve fireworks on the Delaware River waterfront. The first one is scheduled for 6 p.m. (good time for kids), and the other one will be at midnight. This is a free event. Here you can find best spots where you can watch the fireworks.

New Year’s Eve Parties/Concerts

• J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio at Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral (38th and Chestnut), 4 – 8 p.m.

Choral Arts Philadelphia and the Bach Festival of Philadelphia, led by Artistic Director Matthew Glandorf, will offer a rare performance of J.S. Bach’s complete Christmas Oratorio BWV 248. The concert will include an extended intermission, food and drink concessions. For more information and tickets ($15-$45), click here. 

• World Cafe Live (3025 Walnut St) will host two New Year’s Eve events:

• New Year’s Eve with the David Bromberg Quintet – 10 p.m. (doors open at 8:30). $60 floor – $80 mezzanine + fees. Tickets are available here.
• New Year’s Eve with Darla and Phil Nicolo’s Eve of Deconstruction – upstairs – 10 p.m. (doors open at 9). Tickets: $22 in advance, $25 + fees DOS.

• New Year’s Eve bash at XFINITY Live! Philadelphia (1100 Pattison Ave):

Ring in your New Year at XFINITY Live! and get access to five great bars and clubs all under one roof. The all-inclusive ticket gets you a premium drink package, food buffets, live performances from Split Decision and other artists, dancing, and a midnight ball drop celebration with a champagne toast. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets: $90-$150. 21+.

New Year’s Day Mummers Parade

The annual Mummers Parade, the festive Philadelphia event with a 120-year-old history, starts at 9 a.m. on Jan. 1 at City Hall and marches south on Broad Street to Washington Avenue. The Fancy Brigade Finale is from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. More information is available here.

Local 44 8th Anniversary Beer Bash

Local 44 is turning eight years old and is throwing a week-long celebration (through Sunday, Jan. 1), featuring special rotating all local drafts, an extra early start to Happy Hour and menu specials all week long. Plus brunch served Noon-10 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1. Click here for more info.