Events

Ring in the New Year Downtown with Bank of Utica, the City of Utica and its Public Safety Departments

Join us as we celebrate the start of 2026 at the 6th Annual Bank of Utica New Year’s Eve event happening right outside of Bank of Utica on Genesee Street.

12 . 31 . 2025

Starting at 6:30 PM



Where: On Genesee Street, between Bank Place and Devereux Street
When: Tuesday, December 31, from 6:30 p.m.to 12:00 a.m. 
Who: Hosted by Bank of Utica’s Barry Sinnott, Utica Mayor Michael Galime, and Kari Puleo from the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce  

 

This year’s celebration again features live music from Grit n’ Grace and Soul Mine, a magic show, roaming street performers, aerial and acrobatic acts in the Bank of Utica windows, big yard games, and a deejay so the party never stops.

Cast your vote in the UPD/UFD/DPW Chili Cook-Off and enjoy beverages from Saranac Brewery (new this year – Right Coast, ready-to-drink canned cocktails) and Utica Coffee.

Food and drink specials from Delta by Marriott, Griffin’s Pub, M?tus, Irwin’s Fine Food and nearby food trucks.

Keep toasty warm throughout the night by the bonfire as we wait until the Bank of Utica tower counts down to midnight. Don’t miss the dazzling fireworks display when the clock strikes twelve.

Full schedule to follow.

Visit our online store and get your NYE swag before the big day!

 

Bank of Utica's NYE

    • Start Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2025 6:30 P.M.
    • End Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2026 12:15 A.M.

Event Parking Options:

Washington Street Garage Top/front, Middle and Lower Levels
Union Street Parking Behind State Building
Bank Place Street Parking
Devereux Street     Street Parking

Roadway Closures (commencing at Noon on New Year's Eve lasting into the early morning hours of New Year's Day):

    • Genesee St. from Elizabeth St. / Columbia St. (south side of intersection) to Bank Pl. / Washington St. (north side of intersection)
      • Note:  Elizabeth St., Columbia St., Bank Pl., Union St., Hopper St., and Court St. will be open.
    • Blandina St. from Genesee St. to Charlotte St.
    • Deveraux St. from Genesee St. to Charlotte St.
    • Charlotte St. from Elizabeth St. to Steuben Park
    • Additional closures will take effect for the Fireworks display:
      • Washington St. in its entirety
      • Hanna Park Dr.
      • Broadway from Court St. to Columbia St.
      • Cornelia St. from Court St. to Columbia St.

 

Click here for event map.