Celebrate the last day of 2022 in Downtown Sarasota with midway rides and games for all ages and favorite fair food, live music and DJs, special offers at local bars and restaurants, and the annual Pineapple Drop followed by a fireworks display over Sarasota Bay.

Event admission is free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36 inches and taller), valid from 10 am - 6 pm, are $30 online until 3 pm Dec. 31 or on site till 5 pm while supplies last.

Ride tickets, valid anytime, are available at the carnival or online till 3 pm for $50/50 tickets plus 1 free ride. (Rides take 2 or more tickets each.)

Carnival hours are 10 am - 1 am. Parent/guardian supervision is required for ages 17 and younger.

The annual Pineapple Drop Block Party runs from 1 pm - 1 am. Live music starts at 8:30 pm with top 10 country artist Chas Collins (Lemon Avenue Stage), 22N dance band (Main Street Stage) and SRQ Beats (State Street Stage).

The giant glowing pineapple will drop at midnight at the intersection of Lemon Avenue and Main Street. The Pineapple Drop Block Party is hosted by the Sarasota Downtown Merchants. Visit https://DestinationDowntownSarastoa.com for more information.

Carnival details: 866-666-3247 or https://DreamlandAmusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/sarasota-pineapple-drop-carnival/