RIng in the New Year in style and join Hotel Effie for our Poppin New Year’s Eve celebration from 7 p.m. -1 a.m. at Ara Rooftop & Pool ounge. Enjoy stunning views from the only rooftop pool on Florida’s Emerald Coast as well as hand- crafted cocktails, light bites and live music. Jam out to local musician and the voice contestant Jared Herzog. As the clock strikes 12 overlook the magical firework display from the rooftop at The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin. Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite.After 9 p.m. the rooftop will be directly 21. Tickets and cocktail attire is encouraged.

Named for the southern constellation, Ara is Northwest Florida’s only rooftop pool bar with cuisine by James Beard Award Winner chef Hugh Acheson. The open-air event e