Los Angeles New Year 2027: Countdown & Grand Park

New Year 2027 arrives in Los Angeles at midnight PST (UTC−8) on Friday, January 1, 2027, which is 08:00 UTC on Friday, January 1, 2027.

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Grand Park 2027: Expected (annual event)

2027 event

Los Angeles Grand Park 2027

Expected (annual event) Gloria Molina Grand Park's free NYELA party has been held every year for more than a decade, but its lineup and schedule for this year have not been announced. Last year's party (New Year 2026) ran from 8 pm to 1 am on two stages and counted down to midnight with an art projection on City Hall.

Event
Gloria Molina Grand Park's NYELA
Type
Party
Where
Usually held at Gloria Molina Grand Park
When
Traditionally at 00:00 (PST)
Admission
Last year: free
Organizer
Gloria Molina Grand Park

Official updates

Where to watch in Los Angeles

  1. Gloria Molina Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave — The NYELA site. Last year (New Year 2026) it had two music stages, food trucks and, at midnight, an art projection on City Hall produced by A3 Visual.
  2. Marina del Rey (fireworks from the south jetty) — Last year (New Year 2026) LA County staged two 10-minute fireworks shows, at 8:59 pm and 11:59 pm, visible from nearly anywhere in the marina and listed by Time Out as free to watch from the waterfront. A Glow Party ran at Burton Chace Park.
  3. Rose Parade route, Pasadena (New Year's Day) — Not a midnight event: the 138th Rose Parade is listed for 8:00 am on Jan 1. Last year's guide (New Year 2026) listed Colorado Blvd closures from 10 pm on Dec 31 and curbside camping from noon the day before.

Getting there

  • Take Metro to the park. The Civic Center/Grand Park station on the B (Red) and D (Purple) Lines is at the park, and the A and E Lines stop at Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill, Historic Broadway and Little Tokyo/Arts District. The park urges visitors to use public transit.
  • Local press reported that Metro waived fares on buses and trains from 4 am on Dec 31 until 3 am on Jan 1 in each of the last two years (New Year 2025 and New Year 2026), with the A, B, D and E Lines running around the clock last year. Confirm this year's arrangements at metro.net.
  • If you drive, parking at the Music Center and Walt Disney Concert Hall garages was a flat $10 per vehicle last year (New Year 2026).
  • Pack light. Last year (New Year 2026) all bags were checked at the gates, and backpacks larger than 16.75 x 13 x 8.5 inches, coolers, chairs, glass, outside alcohol and umbrellas over 12 inches when collapsed were not allowed. The party ran rain or shine.

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AT A GLANCE

Timezone
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
UTC Offset
UTC−8
Midnight arrives
Friday, January 1, 2027 at 12:00 AM PST
Celebration order
36th of 37 cities to celebrate (same time as Las Vegas)

How Los Angeles celebrates

Los Angeles rings in the New Year with celebrations spread across the city, from Hollywood and the Sunset Strip to downtown LA and Santa Monica, while nearby Pasadena prepares for the iconic Rose Parade on New Year's Day.

Grand Park in downtown LA hosts the city's signature free public countdown event with live music and a midnight celebration. Being in the Pacific Time Zone, LA celebrates three hours after New York, allowing Californians to watch East Coast festivities on television before their own midnight arrives.

The warm Southern California climate means outdoor celebrations are comfortable even in late December. Rooftop venues across the city, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Santa Monica Pier, and beachfront parties in Venice and Malibu offer diverse ways to welcome the New Year.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be a New Year's Eve party at Grand Park in Los Angeles for New Year 2027?

Expected, but not yet announced. Gloria Molina Grand Park's NYELA has been held for more than a decade, and the park's announcement for the party for New Year 2025 called it the party's 13th consecutive year. This year's lineup and schedule have not been announced. Last year (New Year 2026) the party was free, ran from 8 pm to 1 am on two stages and counted down to midnight with an art projection on City Hall.

Are there fireworks in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve?

NYELA's midnight show is an art projection on City Hall, and its published schedule lists no fireworks. LA County staged fireworks in Marina del Rey last year (New Year 2026): two 10-minute shows launched from the south jetty at 8:59 pm and 11:59 pm, free to watch from the waterfront. Check LA County Beaches & Harbors for this year's plans.

Is NYELA at Grand Park free?

Yes. Last year the park said the party was free to attend with no ticket necessary, and it offered a free RSVP on its website. It was open to all ages, pets were welcome, alcohol was not permitted, and it ran rain or shine.

What time is New Year in Los Angeles?

New Year arrives in Los Angeles at midnight Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8). In 2027, that is 08:00 UTC on January 1, 2027.

What is the Rose Parade?

The Tournament of Roses Parade (Rose Parade) is held every January 1 in Pasadena, just outside LA. It features elaborate flower-covered floats, marching bands, and equestrian units, watched in person by hundreds of thousands of spectators along the route.

What time zone is Los Angeles on New Year's Eve?

Los Angeles observes Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) on New Year's Eve. California returns to PST from PDT in early November.

How does Los Angeles celebrate New Year's Eve?

LA hosts parties throughout the city, with Grand Park's free public countdown being a highlight. Hollywood, the Sunset Strip, Santa Monica Pier, and many rooftop venues host events.

Is Los Angeles one of the first or last cities to celebrate New Year?

Among the 37 cities on this site, Los Angeles is the last to reach midnight, at the same time as Las Vegas. At UTC−8, it celebrates relatively late in the global celebration window.

Where do people celebrate New Year's Eve in Los Angeles?

A focal point for New Year's Eve celebrations in Los Angeles: Hollywood / Downtown LA. See the where-to-watch list above for more places.

What time should I tune in to watch Los Angeles's New Year celebration?

Midnight arrives in Los Angeles at 12:00 AM PST (UTC−8) on Friday, January 1, 2027. The main moment of Gloria Molina Grand Park's NYELA traditionally begins at midnight (00:00 PST).

Is LA Metro free on New Year's Eve?

In recent years, yes: Time Out Los Angeles called free Metro rides on New Year's Eve an annual tradition. For New Year 2026, fares were waived on buses and trains from 4 am on December 31 until 3 am on January 1.

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This page provides a live countdown to New Year 2027 in Los Angeles (Pacific Standard Time, UTC−8). New Year's Day 2027 in Los Angeles falls on Friday, January 1, 2027 at midnight PST. Los Angeles is one of the last featured cities to celebrate. Gloria Molina Grand Park hosts NYELA, a free New Year's Eve party, and the Rose Parade in nearby Pasadena is one of America's most beloved New Year's Day traditions.