Dallas’ Reunion Tower was the focal point of the city at midnight as residents and guests of the Lone Star State gathered to share the end of 2021 and welcome in a new year.
Reunion Tower Over the Top NYE 2021 was the sixth edition of the annual downtown Dallas tradition and “the only 360-degree, panoramic fireworks spectacular in the Central time zone,” according to the event’s website. In addition to fireworks, a 225-drone light show was also part of the night’s entertainment.d
Locations around Dallas and North Texas also celebrated the new year, including The Exchange, The Statler, Green Light Social, ArtPark Trinity Groves and others.
Here are slideshows from the many holiday festivities around Dallas
1/102022 is on display on the video screens of the Omni Hotel in downtown Dallas after the sixth annual Reunion Tower Over the Top New Year’s Eve fireworks show, on Jan. 1, 2022.(Ben Torres / Special Contributor)
2/10A group of drones, right, form the message Happy New Year along side the skyscrapers of downtown Dallas after the sixth annual Reunion Tower Over the Top New Year’s Eve fireworks show in downtown Dallas, on Jan. 1, 2022.(Ben Torres / Special Contributor)
3/10Brynetta Ransom, 23, left, and Kyler Ramos, 26, both of Carrollton, have their first kiss of 2022 on the top of the Trinity River levee after watching the Reunion Tower New Year’s Eve fireworks show in downtown Dallas, on Jan. 1, 2022.(Ben Torres / Special Contributor)
4/10The sixth annual Reunion Tower Over the Top New Year’s Eve fireworks show in downtown Dallas, on Jan. 1, 2022.(Ben Torres / Special Contributor)
5/10The sixth annual Reunion Tower Over the Top New Year’s Eve fireworks show in downtown Dallas, on Jan. 1, 2022.(Ben Torres / Special Contributor)
6/10The sixth annual Reunion Tower Over the Top New Year’s Eve fireworks show in downtown Dallas, on Jan. 1, 2022.(Ben Torres / Special Contributor)
7/10The sixth annual Reunion Tower Over the Top New Year’s Eve fireworks show in downtown Dallas, on Jan. 1, 2022.(Ben Torres / Special Contributor)
8/10The sixth annual Reunion Tower Over the Top New Year’s Eve fireworks show in downtown Dallas, on Jan. 1, 2022.(Ben Torres / Special Contributor)
9/10The sixth annual Reunion Tower Over the Top New Year’s Eve fireworks show in downtown Dallas, on Jan. 1, 2022.(Ben Torres / Special Contributor)
10/10Fireworks from Reunion Tower ring in the new year during the New Year’s Eve Party on the Plaza outside of City Hall in Dallas, Jan. 01, 2020. The NYE celebration, presented by Visit Dallas, hosted a watch party for this year’s fireworks from Reunion Tower, food trucks and live music to ring in the new year. Ben Torres/Special Contributor(Ben Torres / Special Contributor)
1/6People play Texas hold ‘em poker on New Years Eve at the Statler in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. The Statler held a Black and White party for people to ring in the New Year at.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)
2/6People play Roulette on New Years Eve at the Statler in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. The Statler held a Black and White party for people to ring in the New Year at.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)
3/6Kat Dodd dances with her friends on New Years Eve at the Statler in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. The Statler held a Black and White party for people to ring in the New Year at.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)
4/6Mackenzie Calvin and Victoria White dance together on New Years Eve at the Statler in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. The Statler held a Black and White party for people to ring in the New Year at.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)
5/6Savannah Barrow and Amira Almira take pose for a photo on New Years Eve at the Statler in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. The Statler held a Black and White party for people to ring in the New Year at.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)
6/6John Wonder and his wife dance on New Years Eve at the Statler in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. The Statler held a Black and White party for people to ring in the New Year at.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)
1/13Richard and Jamie Mendoza share a moment together on New Years at The Exchange in Dallas, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. People rang in the new year in downtown Dallas at the AT&T Discovery District.(Rebecca Slezak)
2/13Headbands are left on a table at The Exchange in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. People rang in the new year in downtown Dallas at the AT&T Discovery District.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)
3/13Luis and Laura Escalante share a kiss after counting down to Midnight at The Exchange in Dallas, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. People rang in the new year in downtown Dallas at the AT&T Discovery District.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)
4/13The Patel family takes a selfie together before midnight at The Exchange in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. People rang in the new year in downtown Dallas at the AT&T Discovery District.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)
5/13Balloons lay on the floor after they are dropped at Midnight on New Years at The Exchange in Dallas, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. People rang in the new year in downtown Dallas at the AT&T Discovery District.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)
6/13Marietta Morgan hands a drink from the bar to others at The Exchange in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. People rang in the new year in downtown Dallas at the AT&T Discovery District.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)
7/13Jaymillya Diop poses for picture at The Exchange in Dallas, Saturday, Jan. 1 2022. People rang in the new year in downtown Dallas at the AT&T Discovery District.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)
8/13The Patel family cling their glasses together to celebrate the New Year at The Exchange in Dallas, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 People rang in the new year in downtown Dallas at the AT&T Discovery District.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)
9/13Balloons lay on the floor after they are dropped at Midnight on New Years at The Exchange in Dallas, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2021. People rang in the new year in downtown Dallas at the AT&T Discovery District.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)
10/13An Ariel artist performs at The Exchange in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 31, 2022. People rang in the new year in downtown Dallas at the AT&T Discovery District.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)
11/13Ashley Davis dances at The Exchange in Dallas, Saturday, Jan. 1 2022. People rang in the new year in downtown Dallas at the AT&T Discovery District.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)
12/13Champagne glasses sit on a cart before being handed out to guest on New Years Eve at The Exchange in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. People rang in the new year in downtown Dallas at the AT&T Discovery District.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)
13/13Omar Perez gets poses with his boyfriend Cesar Del Rio at The Exchange in Dallas, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. People rang in the new year in downtown Dallas at the AT&T Discovery District.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)
1/11Green Light Social in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
2/11DJ Jampagne spins some tunes at Green Light Social in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
3/11DJ Jampagne spins some tunes at Green Light Social in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
4/11Destiny Warren delivers some drinks at Green Light Social in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
5/11Servers prepare for guests to arrive at Green Light Social in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
6/11Green Light Social in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
7/11Green Light Social in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
8/11Brent Okpoh mixes a drink at Green Light Social in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
9/11Green Light Social in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
10/11DJ SHYY performs at Green Light Social in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
11/11Brent Okpoh mixes a drink at Green Light Social in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
1/13Guests celebrate New Years Eve at ArtPark Trinity Groves in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
2/13Guests celebrate New Years Eve at ArtPark Trinity Groves in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
3/13Guests celebrate New Years Eve at ArtPark Trinity Groves in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
4/13Guests celebrate New Years Eve at ArtPark Trinity Groves in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
5/13Guests celebrate New Years Eve at ArtPark Trinity Groves in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
6/13Kathleen Pfahlert, left, and Carolynn Berry celebrate New Years Eve at ArtPark Trinity Groves in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
7/13Guests celebrate New Years Eve at ArtPark Trinity Groves in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
8/13Menace the DJ keeps the music going during a New Years Eve event at ArtPark Trinity Groves in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
9/13Guests celebrate New Years Eve at ArtPark Trinity Groves in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
10/1310-year-old Liliana Meza, left, Melony Meza, and Raymond Meza, Jr celebrate New Years Eve at ArtPark Trinity Groves in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
11/13Guests celebrate New Years Eve at ArtPark Trinity Groves in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
12/13Menace the DJ keeps the music going during a New Years Eve event at ArtPark Trinity Groves in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
13/13Guests celebrate New Years Eve at ArtPark Trinity Groves in Dallas, TX, on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jason Janik/Special Contributor)(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)
1/12Erick Barbosa, 17, dons an inflatable dinosaur costume as he jumps into the Paluxy River during the 6th annual Dino Dive at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. Retail manager Paul Baker said they sold 150 medals for the event and estimated that about 250 people participated in total.(Elias Valverde II / Staff Photographer)
2/12Park Ranger Allen Dees tosses ice into the Paluxy River before the 6th annual Dino Dive at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.(Elias Valverde II / Staff Photographer)
3/12Sarah White poses with her 2022 Dino Dive medal and medals from previous years at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. White said this was her 6th year to participate in the event.(Elias Valverde II / Staff Photographer)
4/12People react as they jump into the Paluxy River during the 6th annual Dino Dive at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. All profits from the Dino Dive go back into the park for more educational programs, events and supplies.(Elias Valverde II / Staff Photographer)
5/12Ronda Nyberg wades into the Paluxy River wearing an inflatable dinosaur costume during the 6th annual Dino Dive at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.(Elias Valverde II / Staff Photographer)
6/12Ronda Nyberg splashes around in the Paluxy River wearing an inflatable dinosaur costume during the 6th annual Dino Dive at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.(Elias Valverde II / Staff Photographer)
7/12Park Ranger Allen Dees helps Ronda Nyberg out of her inflatable dinosaur costume after swimming in the Paluxy River during the 6th annual Dino Dive at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.(Elias Valverde II / Staff Photographer)
8/12Michelle Choate (left) and Mehida Bailey show off their medals after jumping into the Paluxy River during the 6th annual Dino Dive at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.(Elias Valverde II / Staff Photographer)
9/12Lance Lewis (from left), emerges from the Paluxy River as Sarah White, Alexis Heineman and Kenny Won cheer him on during the 6th annual Dino Dive at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.(Elias Valverde II / Staff Photographer)
10/12Park assistant superintendent Asa Vermeulen pushes Kayleigh Reilly, 6, down a water slide into the Paluxy River during the 6th annual Dino Dive at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.(Elias Valverde II / Staff Photographer)
11/12People stand along the banks of the Paluxy River before jumping in during the 6th annual Dino Dive at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.(Elias Valverde II / Staff Photographer)
12/12Erick Barbosa, 17, wears an inflatable dinosaur costume as he jumps into the Paluxy River during the 6th annual Dino Dive at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. Park manager Paul Baker said they sold 150 medals for the event and estimated that about 250 people participated in total.(Elias Valverde II / Staff Photographer)