New Year's Eve Guide

Chicago may be known for the Cubs, the Bears and the Bulls, but it’s also known as one of the hottest New Year’s Eve destinations in the entire nation. Each year many decide to make Chicago their New Year’s Eve party hot-spot The biggest celebration of the entire year is just around the corner, and we’re here to introduce you to the biggest and the best venues that the city of Chicago has to offer, and it all starts with The Westin Chicago Michigan Avenue, a popular hotel that’s hosting one of the hottest events this New Year’s Eve.

Known as one of the landmark establishments in the city, The Westin Chicago Michigan Avenue has been billed as one of the most unique event spaces in the nation. Located across from the John Hancock Center (one block from Water Tower Place and two from Lake Michigan), The Westin combines downtown sophistication with nightlife energy. This New Year’s Eve they host a special party by teaming up with KISS 103.5. Some of the party packages available include a top shelf open bar with specialized cocktails, champagne available throughout the entire night, a variety of hors d’oeuvres and foods from Chicago’s top chefs and music by special celebrity DJs. This one of the most anticipated parties of the entire year and for this special celebration, one of the most unique in the city. Tickets for the event are currently on sale, so if you’re looking for an event that’ll deliver the goods from top to bottom, The Westin Chicago Michigan Avenue may be just what you need.

For New Year’s Eve 2010, do more than just dance the night away or drink endless flutes of champagne. Denver’s classiest New Year’s Eve celebration unites worldly entertainment and fabulous dining all in one evening. Many may dream of visiting Argentina’s picturesque capital of Buenos Aires for its breathtaking art and sensual tango music. Fortunately for New Year’s Eve, you won’t have to hop on a plane to make that fantasy a reality. Denver’s Grand KC Ballroom officially presents “Tango du Masque,” a spectacular show filled with music, romance, and culture to make your first night of 2010 one that you’ll be talking about for years.

Patrons of the highly rated Tango du Masque New Year’s Eve fiesta are in for a star-studded show with live heart-stopping performances, traditional tango music from Argentina, as well as mouthwatering dishes and drinks for a captivating evening. Each performer scheduled to grace the stage will represent a different style of tango dance, giving attendees numerous options of how they too, can strut their stuff. Wear your finest cocktail couture or European tux, along with festive Venetian masks to add the appeal of a posh masquerade. Plan ahead and get your tickets on time for what’s sure to be the most in-demand cultural New Year’s Eve party in Denver for 2010.

In 2009, Chicago earned a prestigious rep as one of the best cities for nightlife in the US. While New York, Miami, LA and Vegas have their unique party settings, Chicago caters to a wide range of characters, including a population of stylish, upscale individuals who may want to consider Wyn Chicago as the setting for their 2010 New Year’s Eve celebration.

The “extravaganza” (as it’s dubbed) will include multiple rooms of entertainment with live music by Chicago’s most popular cover band and the legendary mix masters playing mainstream, hip hop and r&b in the main room and retro ‘80s and old school in the lounge. A four hour open bar will be available to keep the party moving and with over 40 servers and bartenders you’ll be able to relax and enjoy the New Year comfortably. Count down with a glass of champagne in hand and when the clock strikes twelve, revel in a midnight confetti storm. Spend the night surrounded by phenomenal views of the Chicago skyline and the Chicago River while you dance the night away and celebrate the coming of 2010 in style.

If you’re like us and can’t wait to get the party started, Wyn Chicago has got you covered with a complimentary pre-NYE party at Sound Bar Chicago, featuring a hosted cocktail reception from 9:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. And if you haven’t gotten all your raging out by the time January 1st rolls around, then stick around for their complimentary post-NYE party at Crobar which will go on until 4 a.m. With three hot parties for the price of one, there’s no excuse for missing out on this one.

The most anticipated party of the year is just around the corner, the one night of the year where everyone dresses up and toasts to the New Year with champagne in hand. New Year’s Eve is not an over-hyped night. All around the nation nightclubs, bars, lounges and hotels have been preparing for this big night, but we’re here to provide you with the best of the best. When it comes to Chicago, there’s one venue that’s been getting a lot of buzz for their New Year’s Eve celebration, and once the night finally arrives, if you decide to attend this event, prepare for a night to remember.

Cagney’s Restaurant and Sports Lounge will be hosting one of the most talked about and anticipated parties in Chicago for New Year’s Eve. If you haven’t heard of Cagney’s before they you may be living under rock. The upscale restaurant and lounge meets sport bar is located in the city’s Lincoln Party neighborhood. For their New Year’s Eve party they’re really going all out and making sure that each and every one of the areas in their venue is in prime shape, from the The Sports Lounge located on the top floor of the venue, to The Bistro Lounge located on the street level. Tickets for the New Year’s Eve event at Cagney’s include a premium open bar from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., at a price that you’d typically spend on a normal night out. But we know that this is no normal night out.