Special Events
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Cameron, Autumn Autumn Cameron
Special Events Administrator
1211 Washington Street
Perry, GA 31069
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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 to ring in the new year!

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.

Parking Information

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

Disclaimer: All official communications between the City of Perry and vendors will be conducted exclusively by the Special Events Administrator, Autumn Cameron, via phone or email. The City of Perry Special Events Department does NOT communicate with vendors through social media or any other channels. If you receive messages from other sources claiming to represent the City of Perry, please report them immediately to the Special Events Administrator, Autumn Cameron at autumn.cameron@perry-ga.gov.