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.

If you’re looking for a broad range of parties to choose from this New Year’s Eve, then you’ve come to the right city. From college kids to business professionals, the crowd in Boston is diverse and full of people who just want to let loose, so the party scene, as expected, is truly amazing. If you’re planning to spend your New Year’s Eve in Boston, but haven’t decided on a venue, then let us aide you with a few suggestions on the top New Year’s Eve parties in Boston.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Boston: Boston’s Resolution Ball @ Top of the Hub or CycloramaYou may have heard of the Resolution Ball before, but until you’ve experienced it in Boston, well, you haven’t really experienced it at all. This year there will be two different Resolution Balls, one at Top of the Hub and the other at Cyclorama. The Top of the Hub, located at the very top of the Prudential Center is an exquisite space – and not just for its stellar views. If you’re looking for a venue that screams elegance and panache, then this is the place to be. With both live music and DJ-spun tunes, a cocktail reception, a silent auction and complimentary hors d’oeuvres, you’ll be able to ring in the new year with style and class. The Cyclorama, located at the Boston Center for the Arts, is just as classy with a touch of history and rustic Boston charm. A copper skylight dome atop the round, brick-lined 23,000-square-foot space, is the perfect location to dance the night away, sip on cocktails and celebrate this memorable night in a truly upscale space. Surround yourself with classic style and the ultimate upscale celebration at one of Boston’s Resolution Balls this New Year’s Eve. Click here for more information on Boston’s Resolution Ball New Year’s Eve.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Boston: Carpe Diem: New Year’s Eve 2010 @ Ivy Restaurant
The name says it all: Carpe Diem, come seize the day (or the night in this case) and spend your New Year’s Eve at Ivy. This sexy, gothic-style restaurant and lounge is the perfect space for a celebration with friends. DJ Kon, from Middelsex Lounge, will be there to provide the sounds for the evening as you dance, sample exotic cocktails and appetizers and ring in the new year in style. Raise your glass of champagne and seize the moment at this trendy New Year’s Eve soirée. Click here for more information on Ivy Restaurant New Year’s Eve.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Boston: Precious 2010 Platinum Party @ Rumor
If you know the club scene in Boston, then you know Rumor is the place to see and be seen. This club, with two different rooms, VIP sections and elevated table areas, is packed on every Saturday night with European fashionistas, trendy BU students and people who love to get wild. The venue is notorious for hosting the best DJs in Boston and this New Year’s Eve they fail to disappoint once again. With Clinton Sparks playing Top 40 mashups in the main room and DJ Nailz and Kaos spinning house and dance classics in the side room, you’ll be on your feet well into the new year. Plus, where else can you see airbrushed models in platinum and silver? – only at Rumor this New Year’s Eve. Click here for more information on Rumor New Year’s Eve.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Boston: Precious 2010 Gold Standard @ Venu
Venu is one of those, well, “venues” that you don’t hear about too often anymore, but when you do you’re thrilled to attend any party at this decadent nightclub. Plus, the deal for this party truly cannot be beat. Until December 21st, purchase a regular admission ticket for just $55! For this incredibly low price you’ll be able to dance the night away to the hottest top 40 mashups by DJ Hectik and the best Latin and International tunes by DJ Dres, toast the new year at midnight and watch the ball drop live on tv. It’s highly recommended that you dress in gold for this affair – so don your hottest shiny party shirt and head over to Venu this New Year’s Eve. Click here for more information on Venu New Year’s Eve.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Boston: Precious 2010 Emerald City @ Suite
Night owls in Boston know all about Estate, but only the true nightlife connoisseurs know about its subterranean den, Suite. This club is small, intimate and frequented by the hottest people in Boston, making it an excellent place to spend New Year’s Eve 2010. Dress in platinum and silver for this party and dance to the sounds of DJ Tag Team. This party is sure to sell out and with the first 100 tickets on sale for just $55 you’ll want to reserve your spot for Suite’s New Year’s Eve bash before you’re left out in the cold. Click here for more information on Suite New Year’s Eve.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Boston: Precious 2010 Diamond Club @ District
District Lounge is a popular hangout for young socialites and celebs, making this one of our top party picks this year for New Year’s Eve. The fiesta will feature “the four c’s” (as they say) with complimentary passed hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast at midnight, a countdown to the ball drop and catchy tunes and beats by DJ Maty D. Get decked in your finest suits, cocktail dresses and of course diamond gems and get to District for what’s to be a monumental New Year’s celebration. Click here for more information on District New Year’s Eve.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Boston: Precious 2010 Sapphire Party @ Greatest Bar
With three levels full of entertainment, this truly is the greatest bar, at least in Boston. Find everything you need this New Year’s Eve with DJ Joshua Carl spinning on the first and second levels and Wreckineyez, Asher Roth’s Tour DJ, spinning on the fourth. Enjoy passed appetizers from 9 p.m. – 11 p.m., a large projection of the ball drop and a champagne toast at midnight. Cheers! Click here for more information on Greatest Bar New Year’s Eve.

There’s no doubt that New York City is one of the top cities to party for New Year’s Eve, but where can patrons find a perfect party when there’s an event happening on every corner? In Manhattan alone, there are at least hundreds of New Year’s Eve parties taking place and some of them are launching for the first time. Fortunately, there’s one well renowned venue that’s not only hosting a New Year’s Eve 2010 extravaganza, but inhabits all the rich, decadent features and star appeal to make it the elite party destination for “everyone’s who’s anyone” in New York. Celebrities, such as Eva Mendes, Hugh Jackman, Beyonce, Jay Z, Howard Stern, and Sarah Jessica Parker have all been to this national landmark at least once. Resurrecting the Italian renaissance through its breathtaking décor and ambiance, Manhattan’s Capitale is the grand, throwback nightclub for models, Hollywood hit makers, and all trendsetting New Yorkers to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2010 in style.

Capitale has the perfect backdrop to bid adieu to 2009 and welcome 2010 in elegant five-star fashion. Constructed in 1893, Capitale was originally a massive bank, but later transformed into New York City’s top nightclub-meets-restaurants where one can party with supermodels and starlets. Today, Capitale features two tantalizing Venetian ballrooms, Corinthian columns, and marble floors. While Capitale doesn’t have a weekly lineup of parties, it does offer plenty of elite special events, especially for New Year’s Eve 2010. For this year, wear your best cocktail attire and spoil yourself at the five-hour premium open bar, later dancing to the fabulous dance tracks by a sexy, surprise DJ. Capitale’s service is impeccable and it’s light, tasty dishes are award-winning, creating the elegant atmosphere needed for New Year’s. Experience the best of modern luxury at New York City’s Capitale for New Year’s 2010!

Nor Cal represents this NYE with San Fran as the forerunner, throwing some of the most lavish parties of the year. This year San Francisco is giving Hollywood and the Big Apple each a run for their money. This is a city of history and elegance and now their NYE parties are stocked full of it. Prepare yourselves for some of the most stylish, exciting and over-the-top NYE parties the US has to offer right here in San Francisco. The city will be buzzing after these five events go down, perhaps turning SF into the new “place to be.”

#1 New Year’s Eve Party in San Francisco: New Years Eve 2010 @ Butterfly at Pier 33This is one event that will be talked about for years to come. Enjoy the sights of a beautiful waterfront and live firework show while ringing in the New Year listening to the sounds of superstar DJs Adam Cova and Prymetime. Butterfly at Pier 33 is an evening decked in class. No other NYE event will bring glamour to the forefront like Butterfly. From the Bloody Mary oyster shooters all the way to the Grand Marnier chocolate pot de crème with hot Vietnamese coffee; this is extravagance at its best. Wine and dine in one of the most visually-stimulating surroundings one could imagine. Butterfly @ Pier 33 is presenting a party that closer resembles a dream. Known for their over-achieving ways, the standard doesn’t drop this NYE. Embark upon a journey that will take your breath away and be one of many who will make their friends who didn’t purchase tickets green with envy. Bask in greatness this NYE at Pier 33 – you deserve it. Click here for more information on Butterfly at Pier 33 New Year’s Eve.

#2 New Year’s Eve Party in San Francisco: Mega New Year’s International @ Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
The Hyatt Regency is going all out with an event that has spent ten years in the making. Prepare to have your mind boggled by the most lavish party Nor Cal has to offer. Join 3,000 partiers in all out mayhem. Take in the sounds of live music by Sonora Carruseles (Columbia) and Fulanito (Dominican Republic). There will also be dance floors with DJs spinning a mix of hip-hop, top 40, rock, pop and reggaeton. Step into paradise with a beautiful tropical décor. Inside the beautiful Hyatt Regency in Burlingame there will be three huge rooms of awe-inspiring city sights and sounds! The visual effect alone will take your breath away. This is a night to spoil yourself and remember the great months behind you. Do it in style at the Hyatt Regency and add a touch of class to your NYE. Click here for more information on Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport New Year’s Eve.

#3 New Year’s Eve Party in San Francisco: Putting on the Glitz @ Ritz Carlton BallroomThe Ritz Carlton is becoming the poster child for glitz and glamour, this year serving up one of the most tasteful and elegant NYE parties imaginable. Hosted by Ms. Jan Wahl (San Francisco’s Emmy Winning producer and “Empress of Entertainment”) and Miranda Wilson (San Francisco’ favorite radio personality), this party is gearing up to be a success. Be completely dazzled by a live cabaret dinner show and then dance the night away in one of the hotel’s multiple ballrooms. Dance to your choice of r&b, swing, salsa or jazz and enjoy comedy, casino games and much more. There will be a few special guests in attendance at the dinner show including American Idol finalist, LaToya London, along with cast members from the Broadway Hit Musical “Wicked.” The Ritz Carlton doesn’t only offer an amazing venue to spend a truly special evening but it also allows you a glimpse into the glamorous life while being surrounded by nothing but class. This night will labeled as astonishing and beautiful, so why not spend your evening in a place where beauty and amazement are its centerpieces. This event sells out every year, so be one of the few lucky ones to be a part of this magical evening. Click here for more information on Ritz Carlton Ballroom New Year’s Eve.

#4 New Year’s Eve Party in San Francisco: Bay Area New Years Eve Party — the Biggest and Best @ Hilton Concord
Step into one of the most elegant parties San Francisco has to offer. The Hilton Accord will be dripping with elegance this NYE and with a live performance from Take 2 and DJ Mike Westerman, this is going to be a night fueled by excitement. Participate in casino games and win prizes while playing poker, blackjack, craps and roulette. Step into a magical ballroom and watch an amazing Argentine tango dance performance. Toast complimentary champagne at midnight with your special someone and let yourself get swept away in the whirlwind of New Year’s extravagance. This event is as romantic as it is beautiful. The décor will blow your mind with a beautifully designed ballroom. Enjoy the beautiful balloon decorations and the midnight huge balloon drop from this truly elegant space. The Hilton Accord is sparing no expense in bringing you one great New Year’s Eve party. Spend an amazing night with tons of other upscale young professionals and be a part of utter elegance on December 31st at the Hilton Accord. Click here for more information on Hilton Concord New Year’s Eve.

#5 New Year’s Eve Party in San Francisco: M.O.A.N.Y. (Mother of All New Years) SF @ Regency Ballroom
Get ready for the most exciting NYE party San Fran has to offer. The Regency Ball is the place to be for all-out insanity. Party with 2,500 other NYE party revelers at MOANY – a party that is quickly becoming the “must attend” NYE gala in SF with the most exciting entertainment roster unmatched by any other party! This is the only NYE party where you can spend the evening with Vanilla Ice. That’s right, a live performance from the “Ice Ice Baby” singer himself. Buying one ticket will feel like you have access to three different parties. Entertainment will be featured on three separate floors, each with their own unique design and décor. Marvel at performances from Planet B and DJ E-Rock on the Grand Ballroom level or head up to the regency ballroom, which boasts 30 bars, so you can spend your time partying and not waiting in line. With three different parties there will be three different balloon drops! Feel the power of pure energy in this once-in-a-lifetime event. December 31st promises to be a memorable night, why not spend it at the most memorable party. Click here for more information on Regency Ballroom New Year’s Eve.