Sarasota Pineapple Drop Carnival

Start: Saturday, December 30, 2023 1:00PM
End: Monday, January 1, 2024 1:00AM

Celebrate the end of 2023 with thrilling midway rides and games for the whole family and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tasty carnival eats.

The SRQ NYE Pineapple Drop Block Party, hosted by the Sarasota Downtown Merchants on Sunday from 1 pm - 1 am, features DJs, live music including 22N dance band (8 pm) and country artist Chas Collins (9 pm), the annual Pineapple Drop at midnight, and a spectacular fireworks display over Sarasota Bay.

Event admission is free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (valid all day Saturday and till 6 pm on Sunday) are $30 online before 3 pm Sunday or $35 on site while supplies last.

Ride tickets (valid anytime) are available at the carnival for $60/50 tickets (includes 1 free ride) or online before 3 pm Sunday for $50/50 tickets + 1 free ride. (Rides take 2 or more tickets each.)

Midway hours: 1-10 pm Saturday and 10 am - 1 am Sunday (no unaccompanied guests under age 21)

More carnival information: 866-666-3247 or Sarasota Pineapple Drop Carnival

For additional block party details, visit Destination Downtown Sarasota.