New Year’s Eve in New Jersey
From cruises with dinner and fireworks, and overnight stays on a battleship, and First Night non-alcoholic family events you can find it all in Jersey on New Years.
Although Jersey is often overshadowed by its louder neighbor, Manhattan, it still offers as many activities, opportunities and things to do. On a special holiday like New Years Eve, anything and everything goes in the Garden State. Here you can spend New Years Eve with family or friends in some of the most unique experiences imaginable, like the New Year’s Eve Family Overnight Encampment on the Battleship New Jersey. The program for the night includes a tour of the ship, a ride on the 4-D flight simulator, inner and breakfast served chowline style in the crew’s mess, sleeping in the bunks where the sailors slept and the best view of the midnight fireworks display over the Delaware River. It’s a New Year’s Eve your family or friends won’t forget- just $59.95 per person! Reserve your space now by calling 856-966-1652 x203. (Please note: according to the site, all reservations must include children between the ages of 6 and 17. Sorry, no children under the age of 6 can participate.)
If you are looking for a more romantic start to 2008, take advantage of Jersey and New York’s natural beauty aboard a more luxurious ship. New Years Eve cruises include a buffet dinner, live entertainment and fireworks provided by Zambelli Fireworks (weather permitting). You can cruise the Hudson and East Rivers past the skyscrapers of Manhattan including the Empire State Building, with the highlight of the cruise, the Statue of Liberty, one of the most celebrated landmarks in the world. To learn more about these exciting excursions, visit NewYearsEve.com, where you may even be able to get discounted tickets if you act early!
The nightlife in Jersey is also just as exhilarating as in NY, and just as diverse. With parties are going on all over the state, like other major cities, the big parties reside at popular nightclubs, restaurants, and lounges. With singing, dancing, banquets and champagne, all of NJ comes alive on December 31st, with unforgettable events. The young and hip enjoy world-famous DJ’s spinning into the wee hours, while there are five-star restaurants catering to every palate. Every reveler stays up past midnight, of course; the excitement is contagious and knows no age here. The closer we get to 2008 the higher the rates to these events will go before they sell out. To secure your place in the center of the party, visit NewYearsEve.com to see an insider’s look at all of the venues and get lower admission than you expect!
For the families, ring in the New Year on December 31, 2007 with First Night activities at these affordable family-friendly, alcohol free, festivals to celebrate arts and culture. First Night celebrations are nationally recognized and are held in many communities in New Jersey. They are volunteer driven and offer parades, fireworks, entertainment, storytelling, and magic shows. Pre sale tickets are usually required for these events. Please call to ensure access to the indoor entertainment events, as each county has a different program. For: Haddenfield, NJ: 856-216-7253, Maplewood / S. Orange: 973-763-4778, Montclair: 973-509-4910, Morris County: 973-455-0708, Mount Holly/Burlington County: 609-914-0811, Ocean City: 609-525-9300, Ocean County (Toms River, Island Heights, Manchester, S. Toms River): 1-800-SEA-SHORE.
While other cities and states may boast original parties and events, few deliver as much as New Jersey does. Here you can find places or events that celebrate New Year’s Eve with an unusual twist; not found anywhere else in the world!
For tickets please visit: http://www.newyears.com/events/Default.aspx?zoneId=35
