Get Ready for a Mountain Made New Year 2026!  

Get ready to light up the night—2026 is almost here! ✨🎉

As the countdown begins, we find ourselves reflecting on the magical moments this year has brought. With a new year on the horizon, we’re looking forward to the beauty and adventures winter will soon deliver - from snowy strolls to sparkling soirées that capture the spirit of Tahoe-Truckee. The mountains are coming alive with celebration and the excitement only grows as we get ready to welcome a brand-new year!

And truly, what better place to ring in 2026 than right here in our beautiful Truckee-Tahoe mountain home? Fireworks, family festivities, torchlight parades and dance-the-night-away celebrations await as we step into the year ahead with joy and gratitude. Check out all the fun, family activities below and make your New Year’s special!

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TORCH LIGHT PARADE

Join Tahoe Donner’s New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade! Intermediate skiers ages 10+ can light up the mountain, then warm up by the fire with a hot toddy or cocoa as fireworks sparkle across the slopes. Be sure to explore the BRAND NEW ski lodge! 

Photo Courtesy Palisades at Tahoe

A PALISADES NEW YEAR'S

Why wait till midnight? Celebrate on East Coast time at Palisades Tahoe!  Kick off the night where skiers and riders light up the mountain in the annual Torchlight Parade. Then gather at the base for live music, a sparkling fireworks show, and an “East Coast Balloon Drop.” The Village keeps the party going with plenty of spots to sip, dine, and celebrate good times ahead! 

Photo Courtesy Tahoe Guide

SKATE AND CELEBRATE INTO 2026 

Skiers and non-skiers alike, unite! Northstar California is serving up S’mores, spirits, all-day skating and a show-stopping drone spectacular over the snow. Now that’s how you wrap up the year! 

IT'S A THROW-BACK DISCO PARTY 

Ready to boogie into 2026? Kick off your night sledding under the stars, then break out the neon, sequins, and bell bottoms for Granlibakken’s groovy ’60s New Year’s Eve bash. Food, fun  and funky vibes await—reserve your spot for a night you won’t forget!

BLUEGRASS BEATS TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR  

Ready to jam into 2026? Broken Compass Bluegrass brings the “jaw-dropping sizzle” to Alibi Ale Works in Truckee, with a second set full of Grateful Dead favorites to keep the party rolling well into the new year! 

FREE RIDES TO RALLY 

No matter where the night leads, TART Connect has you covered with FREE curb-to-curb rides across Truckee-Tahoe. Book instantly through the app and cruise into the new year hassle-free!

Photo Courtesy Palisades Tahoe

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