Pier Park Beach Ball Drop 2010 [Schedule]

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It seems like just a few days ago I was on the beach, marveling at how much sand my toddler managed to capture in his diaper. Yet, here we are, watching another year pack its bags, while preparing to welcome in the next guest of our calender year.

In an effort to keep 2010 from having hard feelings over being ushered out, Pier Park has been busy creating a New Year’s Eve bash guaranteed to welcome 2011 in with a bang, while helping 2010 leave feeling like a pimp.

We’ve been lucky enough to get the New Year’s Eve schedule from the mighty forces over at Pier Park and with all the exuberance of an overly cooped up housewife, we now (dramatic statement about to happen) present it to you.

Pier Park Beach Ball Drop 2010 Schedule:

Friday, December 31
Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m.

Family Celebration
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Family Celebration Headquartered in the Promo Area
To include: face painting, stilt walkers, mascots, entertainment – Barry Fish Band

5:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Prize Zone Registration
Register at table next to Guest Services Kiosk. Prizes to be given out at posted times.

7:55 p.m.
Countdown Activities
“C” Block Stage led by Steve Youngblood, Kramer of Island 106

8:00 p.m.
Beach Balls Drop and Fireworks

Countdown Celebration

8:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m., Main Stage Area

8:45 p.m.
Entertainment — Nothing Short of Pure

9:45 p.m.
Entertainment — The Springs

11:00 p.m.
Headline Entertainment — Gloriana

11:59 p.m.
Countdown Begins: Ball Begins Descent

12:00 a.m.
Fireworks and Music

12:25 a.m.
Steve Youngblood takes Main Stage as Finale

Live Entertainment

5:30 p.m.
Barry Fish Band
The Barry Fish Band, regular Margaritaville performers, entertain with current hits and classics.

8:45 p.m.
Nothing Short of Pure
Inspired by the sights and sounds of the beach, Nothing Short of Pure delivers a reggae sound fused with jazz, rock and blues.

9:45 p.m.
The Springs
Nashville Recording artists The Springs, with their high energy Country/Southern Rock concerts, have entertained thousands of fans all over the U.S. thus far. An unsigned band from South Alabama, many are saying that The Springs are the “Next Big Thing” in Country Music.

11:00 p.m.
Gloriana
Amid the soaring four-part harmonies and electric stage presence, it’s clear that Gloriana represents an exciting new force in country music. The group — Tom Gossin,
Mike Gossin, Rachel Reinert and Cheyenne Kimball — consists of four uniquely talented musicians joining forces to create a fresh, one-of-a-kind sound that reflects the best of today’s Nashville.

12:25 a.m.
Steven Youngblood
Fun, upbeat and relaxing island favorites and originals, including Brown-Eyed Girl, Red Red Wine, Where Bananas Grow and more