New Year's 2019 In Annapolis: Military Bowl, Parade, Fireworks

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Believe it or not, 2018 is almost over. If you still don't know how you'll ring in the New Year, Patch has got you covered. Annapolis is hosting a number of events on Dec. 31; and we have rounded them up for your convenience. Check them out below.

Military Bowl Parade: The Military Bowl Parade kicks off the festivities at 9 a.m. The parade —which starts at City Dock and ends at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium — will feature the Budweiser Clydesdales, musical groups, civic organizations, Anne Arundel Youth Football Association championship teams, several Medal of Honor recipients, and more. Admissions to the event is free.

2018 Military Bowl: There will also be an Official Military Bowl Tailgate, which is free to the public. The tailgate starts at 9 a.m. in the Blue Lot on the west side of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. At the event, which takes place just before the Military Bowl, will have food and drinks from local restaurants, military displays, games and music, and giveaways. The Virginia Tech Hokies and the Cincinnati Bearcats will face off at noon. Click here to get tickets to the game.

2019 Annapolis New Year's Celebration: Monday's rain has prompted officials to make changes to the family-friendly activities at Weems Whelan Field. The event will now start at 4 p.m., an hour later than originally scheduled. There will be one kids' crafting station under the "Tattered Hatters" heated tent. Fireworks will go off by 5:30 p.m.

City Dock New Year's Eve: The celebration starts around 8 p.m. There will be a kids' dance party with prizes and music from a high-energy dance band called Radio City. At midnight, Mayor Gavin Buckley will lead the countdown to the fireworks grande finale.

For more event and parking information, click here.

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