Not sure where to go to ring in 2010? We have some ideas. (Is your party not listed? Email us or let us know in the comments!)
ORLANDO
A Flashback New Year’s Eve Party – Hamburger Mary’s
Leigh Shannon is the host for a retro night, with partiers dressed in 70s or 80s gear. Entertainment starts at 10 p.m. with a blowout celebration at midnight. Reservations are suggested.
Light Up The City – Universal City Walk
It’s a dream New Year’s Eve for Motown fans when The Temptations and The Four Tops perform live. Tickets are on sale now and cost $120 before Dec. 27 and $130 from Dec. 28 – 31. Admission includes all-night access to CityWalk clubs, all-you-can-eat gourmet cuisine, entry to the live performances and the midnight champagne toast. The party starts at 8 p.m.
New Years Eve – Paradise and Savoy
Everybody gets a free bottle of champagne at midnight. That might be all you need to know about New Years Eve at Paradise and Savoy nightclubs, but just in case you want more, both clubs are offering drink specials until 9 p.m. and there is no cover charge all night.
Decade Glam Show – Pulse
The party will feature Roxxxy Andrews, Blade Mathews, Angelica Sanchez, Tyra Sanchez, Axel Infinity and Rachael Sommers with the return of Nazhon and DJ Scott. Admission is $10 and doors open at 9 p.m. Be sure to wear your “stylish attire” and check out the complimentary buffet and free champagne at midnight.
Perfect Ten in 2010 – Revolution
A $10 cover gets you in all night, $10 buys you bottomless well drinks and Bud Light from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The 10-cent shots from 2 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 10 featured entertainers all tie into the Perfect 10 theme of Revolution Night Club’s 2010 celebration. Four shows throughout the night will feature the GoGo Gods and Goddesses and several surprises are in the works.
Dress to Kill – Enzian Theatre
The James Bond classic Goldfinger will play as revelers party into 2010. Drink specials (shaken or stirred) and a DJ spinning until 2AM, with a costume contest at 10:45 p.m. and a spectacular fireworks show at midnight. VIP tables run $50 – $100.
New Year’s Eve – Funky Monkey I-Drive at Pointe Orlando
Enjoy entertainment, including a red carpet Las Vegas style show, dancers and DJ Benjie all night New Year’s Eve. Champagne, dinner and dessert with a midnight countdown celebration. Doors open at 8p.m. $89 per person plus tax and gratuity.
New Year’s Eve – Funky Monkey Mills Avenue, Downtown Orlando
Special menu 4-course dinner with choices; sit down gourmet dinner with wine pairing option starting at $59 per person. New Year’s Eve hours downtown are 5PM until 1AM; free champagne and party favors at midnight.
New Year’s Eve – Circa 1926
Two dinner seatings in main dining room: $65 per person at 6:30 p.m., $75 per person at 8:30 p.m. Dinner & Dance in the upstairs Lounge, $99 per person includes choice of entree, bottle of wine and complimentary champagne, plus a live band and party favors. Having dinner somewhere else but want to dance in the New Year at Circa Lounge? $25 per person and doors open at 8:30 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Party – Tastings
$25 per couple includes a bottle of sparkling wine and an appetizer. RSVP required, please call 407.999.9950. Two seatings – 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Great music and dancing.
New Year’s Eve – Parliament House
Live concert by Abigail, shows by the Footlight Players at 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Bailey’s Irish Cream Bar, chocolate dipping bar, a New Year’s Eve dinner for $22.95. $20 admission. For reservations call 407-425-7571, ext. 711
ST. PETERSBURG
Flamingo Masquerade – Flamingo Resort
An “evening with the stars” kicks off at 10 p.m. The show cast will bring their best impersonations to the stage to bring 2010 in with style. To help you dry out on Jan. 1, New Year’s Day, the Flamingo will offer a New Year’s Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a Masquerade Ball that evening.
