Marion's Golden New Year

This family-friendly event focuses on early bedtimes and kid-friendly fun! Get ready to shine at Marion’s Golden New Year, a free, family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration in downtown Marion! The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. with live music from Tanya & The Roadrunnerz Band, DJ music between sets, dancing, food vendors, and fun giveaways throughout the evening.

Dance the night away with live music from Tanya & The Roadrunnerz and high-energy DJ sets throughout the evening. There's live DJ music between the music sets.

Stop by the "Glow Up" Station and other kid-friendly interactive stations throughout the party to celebrate.

Enjoy a festive carriage ride, extended hours at downtown restaurants and businesses, and live DJ music between live music sets. Explore local food vendors offering warm cocoa, treats and more.

Then at 8 p.m., gather for the main event: the Golden Nugget Drop! Families can count down together while enjoying an apple juice toast and snow on Main Street for a little extra New Year’s magic. Come dressed for a golden night and celebrate the start of 2027 with family, friends, music and plenty of fun.

For 2026, Marion will host two snow machines downtown to celebrate the magic of the new year!