Baltimore New Year’s Events: 2018 Guide

BALTIMORE, MD – Whether you plan to ring in 2018 at the Inner Harbor or snuggled up in front of the TV, we’ve got you covered. So pop the bubbly, come up with some resolutions you can actually stick to and get ready to celebrate the New Year in Baltimore.

We've got ideas if you’re looking to go out, and the TV programming that may make you want to stay in.

The New Year's Eve Spectacular will light up the Inner Harbor. Music will begin in the amphitheater area around 9 p.m., and the Pandora Ice Rink will be open until 12:30 a.m. As the clock strikes midnight, a fireworks show will signal the beginning of 2018. The event is free and open to the public.

Watch the fireworks by boat on the Charm City New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise. Take in the sights from the yacht "The Raven," while partaking in dancing and a cocktail party on the water. Tickets are $83, and the cruise from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. is for those 21 and up only.

Power Plant Live is hosting NYE Live 2018! from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will be all-access passes to 10 bars and clubs, including a balloon drop, laser show, confetti and large-screen TVs showing the ball dropping in Times Square. Tickets include buffet, a champagne toast and more. They start at $85.

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If your idea of the perfect New Year’s Eve is curling up on the couch with a hot toddy and watching the countdown in your pajamas, you’re in luck. These are the top two live TV specials people are already talking about. Here’s a peek so you can you can plan accordingly:

“New Year’s Eve Live” With Anderson Cooper And Andy Cohen
Where to catch it: CNN
Why you should watch: For the first time ever, Anderson Cooper will host CNN’s annual New Year’s Eve Live special with none other than “Watch What Happens Live” host Andy Cohen. As these two are best friends in real life, you can expect tons witty banter and hilarious moments from the pair. The Bravo mogul will replace Cooper’s former co-host Kathy Griffin, whom CNN fired after her controversial Donald Trump photoshoot.

“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2018” Hosted by Ryan Seacrest
Where to catch it: ABC
Why you should watch: Remember last year’s infamous Mariah Carey mic incident? Yes, it happened on Seacrest’s watch. So if that’s any indication, this could be a good one to tune-in to. And even if there aren’t any crazy celebrity snafus, you can count on crazy views of Time Square packed with people, as well as awesome musical performances.

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