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New Year’s Eve at Ski Brule
Ski Brule • Iron River • December 31, 2026
On New Year's Eve, the lights go off on the ski hill, a line of skiers carrying red torches winds down the slope, and fireworks burst over the mountain. It's Ski Brule's torchlight parade, and it's how Iron County rings in the new year.
DEC. 31
Thursday, 2026, at Ski Brule near Iron River
9 P.M.
Torchlight parade, then fireworks over the mountain
NIGHT SKIING
A special evening session, 4:30 to 7:30
OLYMPIAN
Gold medalist Nick Baumgartner leads the parade
The Tradition
New Year's Eve at Ski Brule: Torchlight Parade and Fireworks
New Year's Eve at Ski Brule has been an Iron County tradition for years. You can ski the day and the special night session, have dinner at the lodge, and then gather at the bottom of the hill at 9 p.m. as the torchlight parade comes down Big Bear Trail, followed by fireworks.
This year the parade is led by Nick Baumgartner, the Olympic gold medalist snowboarder who got his start right here at Ski Brule. He's riding with guests on December 27, 29 and 31 too.
Stay In Iron County
Where to Stay for New Year's Eve in Iron County
December 31, 2026
New Year's Eve 2026 Schedule at Ski Brule
All times Central, and plans can change.
Daytime
Ski 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ride with Nick Baumgartner and a 2 p.m. autograph signing
Afternoon & Evening
Live music 2 to 5 at the Brule Saloon
Night skiing 4:30 to 7:30
6 to 8 p.m.
New Year's Eve dinner at the Brule Lodge
Buy dinner tickets by 3 p.m. on Dec. 31
9 p.m.
Torchlight parade down Big Bear Trail
Then fireworks over the mountain
Good To Know
New Year's Eve Dinner Tickets and Tips
- Dinner prices for 2026: $24 for adults and $21 for juniors 10 to 17, with a lower price for kids 9 and under.
- Buy dinner tickets early: by 3 p.m. on December 31, at the Bear's Den Pro Shop, Guest Services or the Lodging Office.
- Where to watch: the parade comes down Big Bear Trail, so find a spot at the bottom of the hill a little before 9.
- The Saloon stays open late on New Year's Eve, so you can stay after the fireworks.
- Dress warm: it's an outdoor show on a December night in the U.P. Boots, hats and mittens.
- Clocks: Ski Brule runs on Central time, so the fireworks are at 10 p.m. Eastern.
Holiday Week
Skiing at Ski Brule
Snow tubing, night skiing and the whole 2026–27 season at Iron County's ski hill. The holiday week is one of the busiest.
Ski Brule GuideAll Winter
Winter Events in Iron County
Christmas parades, the Tree Galleria, the Relic Ride, Brule Bash and every other winter event, month by month.
Winter EventsQuestions
New Year's Eve at Ski Brule: Common Questions
What time are the New Year's Eve fireworks at Ski Brule?
9 p.m. Central time, right after the torchlight parade comes down Big Bear Trail.
What is a torchlight parade?
A line of skiers carrying red torches skis down the hill together in the dark, leaving a glowing trail down the slope. At Ski Brule it's followed by fireworks.
Do I need tickets for the New Year's Eve dinner at Ski Brule?
Yes. Buy them by 3 p.m. on December 31 at the Bear's Den Pro Shop, Guest Services or the Lodging Office. Dinner is served 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brule Lodge.
Is there night skiing on New Year's Eve?
Yes. Ski Brule runs a special New Year's Eve night session from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
What else is there to do on New Year's Eve in Iron River?
Ski Brule's night is the county's big public New Year's celebration. Make it a holiday week with snow tubing, skiing and the winter trails.
Start Planning
Plan New Year's Eve in Iron County
Ski the last day of the year, have dinner at the lodge, watch the torches come down the hill, and sleep in on New Year's morning. Book early: the holiday week fills up.
Fireworks photo courtesy of Ski Brule.
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