New Year's Eve Guide

Want to ring in 2010 by attending the hottest nightclubs, ballrooms, and concerts? You could watch the ball drop in Times Square, but then you’ll be missing out on all the amazing action set to occur this year at Atlanta. There’s no doubt that Atlanta is the place to party and for New Year’s Eve anything goes. Looking for a bash that has the feel of New York City or just want to mingle with celebs? Perhaps you want to check out live bands or hit the dance floor as the DJ spins all the best club anthems? No matter what you desire, Atlanta has it all and more. Here are the top New Year’s Eve parties in Atlanta.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Atlanta: New Year’s Eve 2010 @ Opera
If you want to end 2009 with a major bang, then you must head to Atlanta’s mega nightclub Opera, the #1 destination to ring in 2010. It’s a major spectacle that out beats any fireworks, especially for hardcore partyers ready to dance for hours straight. Opera is both a trendy nightclub and swanky lounge, so you can have your cake and eat it too…with champagne that is! Not only is their VIP admission prices affordable compared to other parties in Atlanta, but guests can indulge in an extravagant open bar and mingle with the city’s finest. Get casual and comfortable so that you’re able to hit the floor with ease as the DJ spins hip-hop, top 40, and house beats all night long.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Atlanta: New Year’s Eve @ Crowne Plaza Ravinia Hotel
Atlanta’s famed Crowne Plaza Ravinia Hotel is hosting its own New Year’s Eve party, which is featured as “Atlanta’s #1” bash to attend before the clock strikes 12. With all its highlights, we can see why. Crowne Plaza’s New Year’s Eve 2010 event features seven party rooms, top shelf open bars, comedy jams, and a balloon drop with a champagne toast. If this isn’t enough for picky patrons, Crown Plaza will also offer a midnight breakfast buffet, free parking, and VIP hotel packages so you’re not off wandering into the night. SOL Factor and other special guest artists will perform their hit R&B singles, making your New Year’s Eve night in Atlanta one you’ll always remember.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Atlanta: Times Square in the A @ Moya
Who says all the excitement is only happening in New York City? Get the feel of Times Square without leaving Atlanta on New Year’s Eve at Moya, where The Rooftop is bringing sexy back. Moya has two floors to party, a food menu that highlights their famous $5 crab legs, and a complimentary champagne toast with balloon drop. This lounge meets decadent nightclub is especially for socialites wanting to show off their runway-ready couture while meeting other fellow trendsetters. Did we also mention that parking is free for guests? It’s no wonder staying in Atlanta is in this year!

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Atlanta: The 6th Annual Downtown Countdown featuring Sister Hazel @ Hyatt Regency Atlanta
The 6th annual “Downtown Countown New Year’s Eve” party is returning to the Hyatt Regency Atlanta and is better than ever. Recognized as the one-stop destination for all New Year’s Eve festivities, patrons are grante over 5-hour premium open bar entry, dinner buffet, late night breakfast, along with multiple rooms featuring seven bands, three DJs, and four comedians. Other guests can take part in live-band karaoke or celebrate 2010’s arrival at Atlanta’s largest hotel midnight ballroom drop. Kicking the night off is Florida’s alternative rock group Sister Hazel performing their hits, as well as 80’s LA rapper Tone Loc, and 80’s party band Roxis. VIP admission is currently available, for those seeking private accommodations, but they’re very limited. Don’t procrastinate on this ultimate New Year’s Eve bash!

Dallas is a cosmopolitan city in a cowboy town. They’re known for their cheerleaders, their BBQ and in the spirit of New Years, their awesome parties. So saddle up and head down to Dallas for some of the hottest parties this New Year’s Eve. Don’t forget to polish your bolo ties, for these are classy events.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Dallas: Palladium Ballroom
Come celebrate the New Year by attending the biggest and hottest party Dallas has yet to see. Access Dallas and Kiss FM are teaming up to transform the Palladium to bring you the ultimate New Year’s experience. Palladium is gearing up for a red carpet event full of flame throwers, body painters and a Guess by Marciano fashion show. The dance floor will be filled with over 20 fully staffed bars and 10 of the nation’s hottest DJs. Tickets are only $30 and selling fast, so get yours today. If you’re one of those big spenders, don’t forget about the VIP packages that offer bottle service and dinner.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Dallas: The Apartment Venue
Come spend New Year’s with friends from across Dallas for the biggest party of the year. The Apartment Venue is committed to providing an unforgettable experience. The great guest-to-bartender and male-to-female ratios ensure that everyone has the opportunity to have fun. Each ticket include champagne toasts, passed hors d’oeuvres and food stations, six hour premium open bar, private parking, cloak room attendants, and first-rate entertainment including one of the cities hottest DJs.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Dallas: Embassy Suites Hotel & Frisco Convention Center
The Emerald City Band is finally doing what fans have been asking for many years. They are throwing the biggest New Years Eve party that North Dallas has ever seen. Each individual ticket includes a seated dinner and a ticket to the show. Cash bar sales offer soft drinks, beer, wine and liquor. Complimentary champagne and party favors will be handed out throughout the night. You also have the option of skipping dinner and heading straight towards the action. Come rock the ’10 with Embassy Suites and help make history!

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and before you know it, you’ll be toasting 2010 with a champagne flute in hand. But before you raid your closet for that fabulous outfit to make you look kissable for midnight, where are you planning on partying in Philadelphia? Fortunately, Philly is filled with plenty of options to get your dance on through January, and there’s no better way to end 2009 than by discovering the best of Philadelphia’s nightlife. Whether you’re looking to paint the town red like a star or just want an excuse to get all glam a la David Bowie, here are the top New Year’s Eve parties in Philadelphia for 2010.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Philadelphia: Beyond the Velvet Rope v5@ 23rd Street Armory
Ring in New Year’s Eve 2010 with style and plenty of celebs to boot. DJ Los, Gabe Saporta of Cobra Starship and “Move Your Body” twin cuties Nina Sky are hosting “Beyond the Velvet Rope v5,” which is certain to rock Philly all weekend long. Philadelphia’s 23rd Street Armory, which serves as a massive concert venue and ultimate party paradise, is the perfect choice for patrons seeking a lavish, extravagant, and highly luxurious New Year’s Eve bash to welcome 2010. The 23rd Street Armory features 50-foot cathedral ceilings, extravagant décor, and a million dollar, state of the art sound and lighting system for your pop, electro, and dance cravings. For a night dedicated to style, A-list living, and popping bottles, make “Beyond the Velvet Rope v5” your ultimate Philly destination for New Year’s

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Philadelphia: 4th Annual 12-Midnight New Year’s Eve Celebration @ Crystal Tea Room
Since 2006, Philadelphia’s hottest New Year’s Eve party has sold out, so you can bet that they’re taking over the city once again on this special night. With over 750 tickets already sold this year, the 12 Midnight New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Crystal Tea Room is not to be missed. The mind blowing highlights all admission tickets include is pretty lengthy, which is A-OK by us, especially for the economy-friendly price. General entry alone grants five hour open bar, trollies, live music by Contagious, and admission to five free open bar reunion parties in 2010-(as if you’ve had enough booze!). The festivities take place at the very glamorous Crystal Tea Room where patrons are given the experience of partying like a celebrity without the pricing. So what are you waiting for?

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Philadelphia: The 7th Annual Glitter City Gala @ National Constitution Center
This New Year’s Eve party in Philadelphia encompasses everything that the perfect, such as fireworks, a champagne toast at midnight, bands rocking out, and DJs spinning well into January 1st. Feast on food from the delicious carving stations and pasta buffets or enjoy a drink (or two, or three) from one of the numerous easy-access bars during the five-hour open bar. Just remember, traditional parties call for traditional attire, and whether you’re decked out in a tuxedo or ball gown, or you choose to dress a little funky, don something glittery. After all, this is the Glitter City Gala.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Philadelphia: 5th Annual NYE “Celebrity Style” All-Inclusive Gala @ Hyatt Regency at Penn’s Landing
So you’re no Brangelina-big deal! At New Year’s Eve, it’s all about partying throughout the night and you don’t need to have paparazzi hunting you down to be part of an A-list bash. The 5th Annual Celebrity Style All-Inclusive New Year’s Eve Caribbean Gala is the closest you’ll get to the fireworks without being in the cold (sorry New Yorkers). At the fabulous Hyatt Regency, their giant, grand ballroom is set to host up to 1,000 guests as they say bon voyage to 2009 and bonjour to 2010. The all-inclusive gala features a five hour open bar, a fireworks show, professional photography, delectable desserts, and even a butler passing hors d’oeuvres. Plus, all patrons will have the chance to win a stay at the Hyatt, which also includes dinner for two. Tickets for the NYE Celebrity Style All-inclusive Gala have sold out weeks before the event for the last four years, so don’t be the last one left out in the cold.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Philadelphia: The New Year’s Hotel @ The Loews Hotel
We’ve heard of New Year’s Eve parties, but a New Year’s Eve hotel? We’re so there. The Loews Hotel in Philadelphia is transforming into the ultimate elite hot spot for the most magical night of the year. Think three parties in one with non-stop drinks and music, all inside the seductive Loews Hotel. Philly’s sexiest crowd is sure to be there, especially with the city’s most in-demand DJ’s playing house, hip-hop, and mash-ups to make you break a sweat. VIP tickets have already sold out, so don’t miss your chance with the who’s who of Philadelphia night on New Year’s Eve.

The City of Angels has outdone itself this New Year’s Eve. Hollywood is giving Times Square a run for its money, with some of the hottest parties imaginable. This is the town that gives birth to dreams, you really think they’re not going to have parties to match? Hollywood has always been home to legendary parties and now they’re aiming for the hall of fame. All the hottest venues, in Hollywood, are in all out war to see whose event will claim that number one spot. Toast champagne and drink to the stars, with Hollywood’s elite. Live like a rock star for the night and embrace the city of swagger. Avoid the crowds and the freezing cold that NY has to offer; rather, sweat like there’s no tomorrow on the dance floor at one of Hollywood’s top parties.

Top New Year’s Party in LA: Epic 2010 NYE @ Vanguard
This New Years Eve, at Vanguard, embrace true Hollywood. Vanguard has taken class and style to a whole new level as one of the few clubs to push you to your partying limit, with an infamous after hours. This night will be talked about all year long, make sure you’re a part of the conversation. You don’t want to miss out on a true party to remember. December 31st will mark the beginning of the end. Celebrate accordingly at Vanguard with the lights, camera and action. Click here for more information on Vanguard New Year’s Eve.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in LA: E-Volve NYE 2010 @ Ecco
Want to ring in the New Year with some of the sexiest women in the world? Best advice: head to Ecco for the one year anniversary of Ecco Ultra Lounge. This is a special evening hosted by four of the sexiest playmates, including Kara Monaco (Playmate of the Year). Ring in the New Year with 1,500 others in the heart of Hollywood. To add to the madness, Ecco has brought in LA’s top DJs spinning the best in hip-hop, dance, house and top 40 music all night long. Ecco delivers every partier’s dream in one location, maintaining an element of elegance and class. The décor is as beautiful as those in attendance. Ecco embodies an upscale establishment while managing to attract a broad audience. Click here for more information on Ecco New Year’s Eve.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in LA: Gridlock New Years Eve 2010 @ Paramount Studios
Coming straight from the studios where dreams are made of. Paramount Studios delivers one of the most highly anticipated NYE parties of the year. Spend NYE with live music blasting, champagne spilling and thousands of LA’s most beautiful people. Rock out to a live performance by controversial superstar, Adam Lambert. Also, marvel at the beautiful Pamela Anderson who will be hosting the event. This night is one for the record books. Watch as New York drops the ball and Hollywood raises a star – a night to remember for the rest of your life. Known for catering to crowds of up to 5,000, this is set to be the wildest NYE party Hollywood has to offer. Click here for more information on Paramount Studios New Year’s Eve.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in LA: Twentyten: an NYE Space Odyssey @ LA Center Studios
LA Center Studios are bringing you one of the most insane NYE parties imaginable. This party is looking to become the standard for all NYE parties to follow. Prepare for a mind-blowing performance by international superstars “Shiny Toy Guns,” raised VIP cabanas and the most visually stimulating light show known to man. LA Center Studios has transformed their 1,800 square foot soundstage into a futuristic nightclub experience. This is true glitz and glamour at its finest. Embark upon the future while celebrating the past. LA Center Studios will give you a glimpse into the future, and the future looks good. Click here for more information on LA Center Studios New Year’s Eve.