Folly Beach Welcomes 2025 with Exciting New Year’s Eve Celebrations!
As the countdown to 2025 approaches, the vibrant city of Folly Beach is gearing up for an unforgettable New Year’s celebration! This year’s festivities promise to be a wonderland of fun, featuring two amazing events that are sure to delight residents and visitors alike – the annual Flip Flop Drop and the Bill Murray Look-a-Like Polar Bear Plunge and Costume Contest.
The Flip Flop Drop: A Sparkly Spectacle
Get ready to witness a truly unique way to ring in the New Year! The Flip Flop Drop is an extraordinary tradition where a giant pair of sparkling flip-flops descends from a height to mark the stroke of midnight. Picture this: as the clock strikes twelve, the dazzling flip-flops, glistening under the night sky, will touch down on Center Street, bringing with it the cheers and laughter of revelers celebrating the arrival of 2025.
The festivities will kick off even earlier in the evening with Folly’s first-ever New Year’s Eve Drone Show at 7 PM! This family-friendly show is set to light up the night with dozens of drones soaring through the skies, creating mesmerizing patterns and choreographed displays that will leave you in awe. Throughout the entire Center Street, families and friends are welcome to gather for a breathtaking view of the sky’s colorful spectacle.
Welcome the New Year with a Splash!
But hold onto your party hats, because the excitement doesn’t end there! On January 1st, 2025, you can shake off any lingering New Year’s Eve celebrations by participating in the beloved Annual Bill Murray Look-a-Like Polar Bear Plunge. This quirky event offers a chance to don your favorite Bill Murray costume (or any other imaginative outfit you can think of) and take a courageous plunge into the chilly Atlantic Ocean. Yes, you read that correctly – it’s time to “freeze your Bills off” in true Folly Beach fashion!
Costume Contest with Fabulous Prizes!
The fun doesn’t stop at splashing in the waves! There’s an exciting Costume Contest where you can strut your stuff and compete for some fabulous prizes. Categories include Best Overall Bill Murray, Best Girl, Best Guy, and Best Team/Family. Registration for the costume contest starts at 10:30 AM on the day of the plunge, so make sure to gather your friends and family and get those costumes ready!
As a special highlight of the day, the costume contest will kick off at 11 AM on the beach right in front of the Tides Hotel. Following the contest, brace yourself for the exhilarating plunge, which is set to begin at noon! It’s a fantastic way to create unforgettable memories with your loved ones while embracing the fresh start of a new year.
Get Ready for Fun at Folly Beach!
For those looking to celebrate the New Year in style, Folly Beach is the place to be! With electrifying events such as the Flip Flop Drop and the Bill Murray Look-a-Like Polar Bear Plunge, there’s really no better way to welcome 2025 with open arms and big smiles! So grab your friends and family, put on those festive costumes, and get ready for a fantastic time. For more information on these exciting events, be sure to check out the local visitor’s website!
See you at the beach!
