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New Year's Eve Parties & Celebrations

Huntsville Celebrates the New Year

By , About.com Guide

It is time to say goodbye to 2011 and hello to a brand new year in 2012. I hope you have all your goals and resolutions made for the coming year. If you'd like to go out on the town to celebrate New Year's Eve, here are some places you might want to check out. Be sure and make your reservations early, though, because space is limited in most of these facilities.

1. Huntsville Marriott

Blue Moon Ball: Offering two Grand Packages featuring the renowned band Kozmic Mama in the Grand Ballroom.
Packages $199 or $249.00 :

  • Deluxe overnight accommodations for two
  • Two Armbands to the festivities in our Grand Ballroom
  •  $40,000 in gambling chips
  •  Party favors
  •   A champagne toast and continental breakfast at midnight
  • Breakfast for two the next morning in from 7:00 AM-2:00 PM

For more info, call 256-830-2222.

2. Holiday Inn Downtown

Party at the Holiday Inn Downtown includes 3 New Year’s Eve Parties all at 1 Location Featuring:
Flasbacks
Juice
Ted Cannon's Music Machine

$159 Package includes: One Night Stay, Access to all 3 parties and party favors, Midnight Champagne toast, New Year’s Day Breakfast Buffet for 2, 8am-2pm and Extended 3pm checkout
OR
Party ticket for $45 per person includes access to all 3 parties and party favors, plus midnight champagne toast.

There will also be a New Year Eve’s Prime Rib Buffet for $29.95 with Seatings 6:00 pm & 7:30 pm call for reservations. 256-533-1400

3. Yesterdays 2010 Rockin New Years Eve Variety Show -- Athens

features a great dinner show including party hats and favors, a champagne toast (non-alcoholic) and balloon drop at midnight, and several live entertainment segments featuring "Top Tier" Band from Nashville Tn, with a wide variety of hits from the '70's, '80's, Disco and more. Also performing will be regional performer Brad Caswell and other special guests. Show tickets $20, available dinner $9.95 includes drink and dessert. Doors open 6 PM, Dinner begins at 7 PM, available until 8 PM, Showtime 8 PM, Reservations required, all seats reserved. T Reservations required at halldj99@hiwaay.net or call (256) 232-2506.

4. Holiday Inn Research Park

New Years Free Pary
This year there is no cover charge to get into Hoppers, where the party will be hosted by a DJ. Hotel package is $99 for 1 night stay and breakfast next morning.
For reservations, call(256) 830-0600.

5. Sammy T's Music Hall

Sammy T's and 104.3 WZYP present this year's party. Come out for the biggest New Year's Eve celebration in the south! DJ Keibot will start the night off at 9:30 and to ring in the New Year. $15 per person or $25 couple. Free glass of champagne & party favors at midnight. 116 Washington Street Huntsville. For more info, call 256-539-9974.

6. New Year's Eve Skate

Admission charged. 7 PM-1 AM at Benton H. Wilcoxon Ice Complex, 3185 Leeman Ferry Road Huntsville. Glide into the new year with cool music & lively merriment, including party favors. for more info, call (256) 883-3774.

7. Galaxy of Lights

Galaxy of Lights Drive-Through
Admission charged. 5:30-9 pm at Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue. The largest holiday light show in the Tennessee Valley. A family oriented drive-through display featuring holiday themes, cartoon characters & fantasy creations. For more information, call (256) 830-4447.

8. Terrame's New Year's Eve Event

Admission charged. 9 pm-1 am at John Hunt Park, on the grounds of the old airport, Huntsville. Enjoy bringing in 2012 with Huntsville's official New Year's Eve ball drop, a spectacular fireworks show, great food & activities. Run or walk the certified 5k race or just stay warm inside enjoying the party with us as we celebrate the beginning of the New Year. For more info, call (256) 319-3003.

9. Pops Concert--Cinematic Celebrations

Admission charged. 7:30 pm at VBC Concert Hall, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville. Join the HSO on New Year's Eve & celebrate with movie music by well-known cinematic composers. For more info, call (256) 539-4818.

10. Omega PSI PHI Bash

Admission charged. 8 pm at USSRC, 1 Tranquility Base Huntsville. Come & join the men of Omega Psi Phi as they celebrate 100 years of service, on New Year's Eve. This will be a formal affair, with a live band, a DJ, Hors d'oeuvres & cash bar. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be purchased at www.100yearsofomegapsiphi.com or from your favorite Omega man. For more info, call (256) 656-8651.

11. New Year's Eve Gala

Admission charged. Cocktails & 7:30 PM, Dinner 8 PM & Music 9 P at VBC North Hall, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville. For more info, call (256) 650-1212.

12. 12:01 The Party

Admission charged. 9 PM-1:30 AM at Historic Huntsville Depot, 320 Church Street Huntsville. The Downtown Forty-seven cordially invites you to enjoy hors d'oeuvres & midnight breakfast, complimentary beer & wine until 12:01 & a cash bar. There will be a DJ & dancing & a silent auction of original downtown Huntsville artworks. Cocktail attire is requested. Reserve your tickets online.

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