Have you made plans yet for New Year's Eve? Here are some suggestions to help you ring in the New Year. Some celebrations are elegant sit-down dinners and some are on-your-feet-dancing parties. Some are some combination of the two. There are also a couple of non-traditional ways to celebrate with the entire family -- like driving through Prairie Lights on its closing night or Dallas Stars hockey game. Make plans now before the venues get too crowded.
1. Big D NYE at the AAC
The Party's at Victory Park! This year's celebration will be set up on multiple stages with food and beverage tents and an awesome fireworks display. This free celebration will include continuous entertainment, including the Stream Energy Fireworks Spectacular at midnight. The bands Sleeperstar, Good Shive Low, and Prophets and Outlaws will open the celebration and the Good Question Band will headline the event.
The Dallas Stars will host the Boston Bruins in their annual New Years Eve match beginning at 7 p.m. at American Airlines Center, with fans joining the celebration on the plaza at the conclusion of the game.
WFAA-TV Channel 8 will provide live coverage of the event beginning at 10:30 p.m. including entertainment, special guests and the fireworks spectacular at midnight.
Freebirds World Burritos and popular area food trucks will be on hand to provide food. There will be multiple parking facilities located throughout the Victory Park area as well as adjacent lots within walking distance to Victory Plaza. DART is the recommended mode of transportation. Take the Green Line to Victory Station.
2. Party With Professor D at Hotel Intercontinental
What: Party with Professor D at the Hotel Intercontinental in Dallas. The cost is $65 and includes live music, light hors d'oeuvres, 2 drink coupons per person, champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. If you'd like to take the elevator home, upgrade to the Hotel Stay Package at $330 per couple. It includes guest room, 2 p.m. late check out, chilled champagne in guest room, plus all of the above amenities.
When: Party starts at 9 p.m. and goes on til 1 a.m. on New Year's Eve
Where: Just take the elevator home because the party's at the Hotel Intercontinental, 15201 Dallas Parkway, Addison, TX 75001.
Reservations: 972-386-6000.
Also enjoy a special New Year's Eve After-Hours Breakfast Buffet from midnight to 2 a.m. It's $20 per person and includes eggs, breakfast tacos, muffins, sausage, biscuits, fruit juices and more.
3. KLUV 98.7 Rockin' New Year's Eve Party
KLUV 98.7 Rockin' New Year's Eve Party is $98 per person, all DJ music, heavy hors d'oeuvres, open bar, champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Upgrade to include a guest room at the Hotel Intercontinental with chilled champagne in your room fore an additional $200.
When: Party starts at 8 p.m. and goes on til 1 a.m. on New Year's Eve
Where: Just take the elevator home because the party's at the Hotel Intercontinental, 15201 Dallas Parkway, Addison, TX 75001.
Reservations: 972-386-6000.
Also enjoy a special New Year's Eve After-Hours Breakfast Buffet from midnight to 2 a.m. It's $20 per person and includes eggs, breakfast tacos, muffins, sausage, biscuits, fruit juices and more.
4. Rock the '12 with the Emerald City Band
Ring in the New Year with one of DFW's hottest party bands. You can feel good about it because part of the proceeds go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.Ticket prices range from $65 per person to $425 per couple, and that includes a lavish buffet, breakfast and a suite at the Embassy Suites hotel. Make your reservations early.
Embassy Suites/Frisco Convention Center, 7601 Gaylord Parkway Dallas TX.
5. Highland Park Village Theatre New Year's Eve Party with Jackopierce
Jackopierce will be playing favorites and new releases inside an intimate theatre at the historic Highland Park Village Theatre.The Evening includes:
Highland Park Village Theatre, 32 Highland Park Village, Highland Park TX 75205. 214-443-6035
6. Billy Bob's Texas
What: Ring in the new year at the World's Largest Honkey Tonk in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards celebrates the new year with live music from Chris Young. Champagne and party favors included for $35 and $25 admission.
When: December 31, 2011
Where: Billy Bob's Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX 76164. 817-624-7117.
Tickets: $35 and $25. Can be purchased through calling Billy Bob's Box Office (817-624-7117) or Ticketmaster.
7. New Year's Party at Gaylord Texan Resort with Le Freak
What: Ring in the New Year at Gaylord Texan's annual New Year's Eve Ballroom Gala with live 70’s style entertainment by Le Freak.
Availability: December 31, 2011 for either 1 or 2 nights. Package includes room accommodations at Gaylord Texan Resort, admission for two to the New Year’s Eve Ballroom Gala featuring Le Freak, self-parking.
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas 76051
8. Cadillac Pizza Pub
Angela Patterson
What: The soulful Maylee Thomas.
When: 8 p.m. on New Year's Eve
Where: Cadillac Pizza Pub, 112 S. Kentucky Street, McKinney, TX 75069
9. craft | DALLAS
What: Ring in the New Year with an elegant three-course meal served Craft-style. Come celebrate with us tableside and enjoy a festive supper full of seasonal favorites, but without all the cooking and cleanup. You’ll even go home with the leftovers. Choose from seven main course options: Chanterelle Risotto with Swiss Chard and Brown Butter, Braised Flounder with Oysters and Caviar, Roasted Steelhead Trout with Lentils and Bacon, Roasted Yellowfin Tuna with Apple and Coriander, Poached Poulet Rouge with Black Truffle and Leeks, Braised Heritage Pork Shank with Prune and Pistachio, or Roasted Sirloin with Bone Marrow and Béarna.
When: Saturday, December 31, 2011 – seatings from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: craft | DALLAS, 2440 Victory Park Lane, Dallas 75219.Cost: Price is $140* per person, includes a half bottle of Ruinart Blanc de Blancs per couple. (tax, gratuity and add’l beverages not included).
Reservations: 214-397-4111
10. Ghost Bar New Year's Eve Party
If you're interested in partying at GhostBar, $75 will get you a general admission ticket into the club and a glass of champagne.For table reservations, you must purchase bottle service for $50 per person plus $300 for one bottle for six guests. Another bottle purchase is required for every additional 5 guests. Tickets are available through Groove Tickets but bottle service must be made over the phone.
W Hotel, 2440 Victory Park Ln Dallas, TX 75219. 214-397-4100
