FORT MYERS, Fla. - TelAve -- Bay Street Yard is ringing in the New Year in fashion with live music, games, food trucks and a midnight champagne toast.

The festivities begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31 with a live performance by Eric Michael Taylor from 2 to 5 p.m., followed by Chasing Denver from 6 to 9 p.m. The party continues with tunes spun by DJ Ian Kelley from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

The celebration extends beyond the walls of Bay Street Yard with a block party starting at 4 p.m. Guests can ride into 2026 with a mechanical bull and enjoy street-side food and drinks, games of cornhole and beer pong just outside of Bay Street Yard's gates. Throughout the day, guests can also enjoy a variety of signature dishes from Bay Street Yard's onsite food trucks, while bartenders serve up specialty drinks for the New Year.

When the clock strikes midnight, a complimentary champagne toast will commence, and the outdoor destination is just steps from the Caloosahatchee River for views of the annual downtown Fort Myers fireworks display.

VIP suites are sold out, but a limited number of tables adjacent to the stage can still be reserved starting at $400 for the night with a complimentary bottle of champagne at midnight. Bottle service is also available to VIP guests. To make a table reservation, email hlesniak@mainsailhotels.com.

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This New Year's Eve party is sponsored by Gaea Landscaping.

Bay Street Yard is located at 2136 Bay St. in downtown Fort Myers. For more information, visit BayStreetYard.com/Specials-Events.

About Bay Street Yard

Bay Street Yard is a multi-level outdoor entertainment venue in downtown Fort Myers that houses multiple full-service bars, food trucks and a state-of-the-art experience for live entertainment. With seating for over 300 people, the 12,000-square-foot venue offers a covered stage for live performances and popular DJs, an impressive 8-foot by 13-foot LED TV screen to view sporting events and other performances, and a variety of outdoor games such as cornhole, ping pong, bocce and more. A destination to socialize, entertain and be entertained, Bay Street Yard is located at 2136 Bay St. in Fort Myers. To learn more, visit BayStreetYard.com.