Music, fireworks to welcome 2026
Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge will once again present the New Years Eve Countdown in Oak Ridge.
The event is free to the public on the night of Wednesday, Dec. 31 but people should bring their own lawn chairs.
The park will open at 7 p.m. with food trucks ready to serve customers. Music starts at 8 p.m. with live bands Jay Storm and Fairview Union starting at 8:45 p.m. The ball drop and fireworks will be at midnight.
Sponsors include city of Oak Ridge, Explore Oak Ridge, MCL INC., TCAT-HARRIMAN, CNS, ORNL (UT BATTELLE), ORAU, BBB Communications, M & M Productions, & Mary Lou’s Food Truck.
The annual New Years Eve Countdown returns to Bissell Park on Wednesday, Dec. 31. The event is free to the public.