8 Grocery Deals at Walmart Perfect for If You’re Hosting New Year’s Eve

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Just when you thought all the holiday shopping madness had finally come to an end, here we are, on the near-eve of the eve of 2025. If you’re among the many hosting a New Year’s Eve party where refreshments will be served, it’s time to make your grocery list and not only check it twice, but also ensure it’s budget-friendly. Nobody wants to break the bank over a good time that will only last a few hours.

If you’re looking for affordable options in the food and drink arena, check out Walmart. The retail giant has a ton of great offerings here. Consider eight of the best deals at Walmart for your New Year’s Eve gathering.

Sugar-Free and Gluten-Free Danish Butter Cookies 

Many of us positively associate holiday parties with a tin of assorted Danish butter cookies in fun shapes (who doesn’t love the pretzel-looking one?). But these days, a lot of us have pretty rigid diets. These Brexonic Sugar Free Cookies Traditional Danish Butter Cookies are a great find. At Walmart, they’re on sale for $11.89, marked down from $13.99. 

A Giant Tin With 3 Flavors of Popcorn 

Another holiday snack essential: popcorn! And the more types, the merrier. Check out the 3-Flavor, 2-Gallon Snowy Winter Village Gourmet Popcorn Tin by The Hampton Popcorn & Candy Company. This item is on sale at Walmart for $45.98, down from $57.99.   

Arizona Iced Green Tea 

Naturally, you’ll need to have a suite of beverage options for your guests. The Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey is on sale at Walmart for $2.98, marked down from $3.83. 

Poppi Prebiotic Soda 

Over the past couple years, you’ve probably noticed that the soda and seltzer section at big-box retailers and large grocery stores has vastly expanded. People are no longer just looking for a refreshing sip, they’re also looking for something that boasts some health perks. For that reason alone, the Poppi Prebiotic Soda, XL Variety Pack should be a hit at your NYE party. It costs $22.99, down from $29.99.

Doritos 

Doritos are just so dang tasty. Seriously, it’s kind of a problem. Personally, I’m always excited when I see them at a holiday soiree because it means I can splurge on, um, a less than terribly healthy delight (the dye used to make them boldly bright can actually also be used to turn mice translucent). At Walmart, a 9.25-ounce bag of Sweet & Tangy BBQ Flavored Doritos is on sale for $3, down from $4.48. 

Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Sticks 

Have we yet communicated just how important snacks are at parties? Especially New Year’s gatherings where the whole traditional feast thing isn’t really much of a thing (that’s more Thanksgiving and Christmas territory). Fill a big bowl with Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Sticks, Family Size, on sale at Walmart for $3, down from $3.62. We love the holiday packaging, too! 

Sugar-Free Red Bull 

Now, let’s be real: Staying up until midnight is not an easy maneuver for those of us over the age of like, 24. An energy drink pick-me-up could be a must for those of us who start yawning at 9 p.m. Get Red Bull Sugar Free Energy Drink, Pack of 12 Cans at Walmart, where it’s on sale for $19.78, down from $21.98. 

Caffeinated Chocolate Bites 

If Red Bull isn’t your or your guest’s thing, or you just prefer something with a bit less caffeine, opt for the more festive choice: Awake – Caffeinated Chocolate Bites. They’re gluten-free, non-GMO and each pack has 50 pieces (with 50mg caffeine per piece). They’re also on sale at Walmart — and pretty substantially — marked down from $36.99 to $27.99.  

Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.

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