Special Events
Cameron, Autumn Autumn Cameron
Special Events Administrator
1211 Washington Street
Perry, GA 31069
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O: (478) 988-2758
autumn.cameron@perry-ga.gov
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Enjoy free face painting by professional face painters from 7 pm – 9:30 pm.

Our balloon professional will be out and about providing a variety of balloon creations from 7 pm – 9:30 pm.

Middle Georgia Gellyball will be onsite with their massive arena from 7 pm – Midnight.

Capture the perfect memory with Trailer Flash available from 7 pm – Midnight.

December 31 | 7PM | Historic Downtown Perry

Perry’s Buzzard Drop

Ring in the New Year with Perry’s unique tradition—The Buzzard Drop! Join us in downtown Perry for an unforgettable celebration as we countdown to midnight in true Perry style. Enjoy live music, tasty food, family-friendly activities, a special kiddie countdown, and the grand finale—the buzzard drop and fireworks to ring in the new year!

The Perry Police Department will offer a courtesy shuttle to anyone living within Perry’s city limits.

Event Schedule

7:00 p.m. – Buzzard Drop begins

8:00 p.m. – Kiddie Countdown (our free "Kiddie Countdown" will take place at 8 PM, offering a fun and interactive opportunity for families to celebrate New Year's Eve together without having to miss bedtime!)

12:00 a.m. – We’ll light up the sky with fireworks to celebrate the beginning of 2025!


Featured Enteratinment
Party Knights

Hailing from the crossroads of passion and performance, Party Knights is more than a band – they're the architects of euphoria, the maestros of merriment, and the knights of the party realm.

Performing a treasure trove of hits spanning genres and eras...All American Rejects, Panic at the Disco, Journey, The Cars, Duran Duran, Gavin DeGraw, Steve Miller Band, Weezer, Nickelback, Tom Petty, Maroon Five, Bryan Adams, Rick Springfield, Ceelo, The Killers, Cheap Trick, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neon Trees, Finger Eleven, Bruno Mars and more! Party Knights ensure that every guest finds solace in the melody and sanctuary in the rhythm!


Closing Entertainment
DJ Mixmaster T

Performing a unique blend of music from Funk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Southern Soul, Blues, Country, Pop and Latin, etc. Music can serve as a connector within the community and that it is a vital element of our society and culture.

Buzzards in Perry? Let Us Explain.


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Parking Information

Handicap Parking – Available in the parking lot at the intersection of Main Street and Ball Street.

NOTE: Attendees should avoid parking in private, commercial parking areas. Violators may be towed.

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Food Trucks & Vendors

The Mad Mex
PeeWee Bakery Sweets
Soul2SoulFood
Johnson Boys & Girl BBQ
Insane Wangz
Queen’s Pretzel Palace
Houston Lodge
Tenley’s Tomatos
Pit Stop Beverages
Main Squeeze Lemondae
Main Street Bar
My Bar LLC
Bodgea Brew

Downtown Restaurants

Orleans on Carroll
Trattoria
Bodega Brew (opens at 4:00 p.m.)
Swanson (closes at 8:00 p.m.)
Sweet Ps