Nathan Koenig, Elexa McCraken, Tyler & Kayla Vadnais

Lynne & Christopher Ellis

Linda & Bob Patterson

Destiny Hayes & Lashard Gardner

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estin is not especially used to temps in the 30-degree range.  But even at a windy 32 
degrees on New Year’s Eve, nothing was stopping guests and party-goers who braved 
the freezing temperatures at HarborWalk Village from watching the 10th Annual Ball 
Drop and fi reworks to ring in the New Year. Some people bundled up in full winter 

gear with blankets and sipped hot coffee and hot chocolate as they hung around waiting for the 
dropping of the ball. Others enjoyed the evening in a festive mood strolling around the harbor, 
while some enjoyed the live entertainment by the band January Noise. 

While others withstood the freezing temperatures outside, private parties were in full swing at 

other establishments and restaurants within the village. From Bella Sera Bistro to the ballroom of 
the Emerald Grand, guests enjoyed a chef-selected menu and dinner, live music, and a champagne 
toast at the stroke of midnight. Destin’s most exciting place to be on New Year’s Eve in 2017 was 
defi nitely Harbor Walk Village and the Emerald Grande.

   VIP Destin at HarborWalk Village

Rick Bell & Whitney Evers

Krista Van Riper & Clay Redmond

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Zhalman Harris

Nick Bawel & Heather Siddons

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