StreetTalkin – 2009 – 2010 New Year’s Eve Parties in Philadelphia

New Year’s Eve is only days away so if you don’t yet have plans, check out these fun parties in the Philadelphia area on December 31, 2009!

1. 7^th Annual Glitter City Gala at National Constitution Center in Philadelphia (525 Arch Street)

When: 8:00PM – 2:00AM

About This Event:

Tonight we’re gonna party like it’s 1776!

The Glitter City Gala is the longest running, most well-attended, fun, and talked about New Year’s Eve event in Philadelphia. Each year, over 1,800 guests to “dress up, get down and ring in the New Year right” each year with multiple party floors and amazing party action! The National Constitution Center provides the perfect backdrop for the night’s festivities. The space is the absolute best in the entire city, featuring specialty bars and gorgeous lighting. It also offers an outstanding view of the fireworks at midnight. One thing is for sure… if you wait to buy tickets, you will not get them as they will sell out soon. VIPs can party in a separate, private location inside the National Constitution Center so we can cater to you in style with your own super-star DJ Adam Bennett & top-shelf bars. Tons of bars & bartenders, the hottest crowd, bands, DJs, professional photographers and videographers, ball drop, dancing, martinis, champagne, people watching, multiple floors, grand staircases, fireworks views, great food & name-brand drinks (yes, Bacardi, Jack Daniels, Stoli, Three Olives, etc), and MUCH MORE. Interested yet? Yeah, we thought so…

Party Demographics:

Attendance:

Only 400 VIP & 1400 General Admission tickets will be sold. There is now also the V-VIP Private Room ticket. VIP tickets will grant you access to the private VIP room and the main area of the party. What does this mean? More space for you and your friends to get your groove on!

Demographics:

Young Professionals in their 20s & 30s. Always tons of singles! Of course couples are welcome to attend to [more info]

Attire:

Absolutely DRESS TO IMPRESS! Men should dress fashionable – nice shirt & jacket or a suit – a suit/tux is defintely not required. Nice jeans & a blazer is fine. Women should wear a nice dress or other fashionable New Years Eve attire. Remember, New Years Eve only happens once a year!

Tickets

VIP: $150 early ($140; 10 or more), $175 reg ($165; 10 or more)

General Adm: $120 early ($115; 10 or more), $135 reg ($125; 10 or more)

For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.nyephilly.com/gcg/glitter-city-gala.asp.

2.  12Midnight at The Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia (The Wanamaker Building, 9^th floor at Broad and Market St.  100 Penn Square East)

When: 8:00PM – 2:00AM

About This Event:

12Midnight is Philadelphia’s hottest New Year’s Eve Party for those looking for the best way to ring in 2010 in the Philly/South Jersey area. It all starts at the BEAUTIFUL Crystal Tea Room atop the late Wannamaker Building. If you’ve been to parties here before, it is no surprise to you that this is one of the hottest event & party spots in they city – and we have it. The Grand Ballroom with its hand-carved columns and intricate crystal chandeliers act as the backdrop for an evening to remember in style. Add in special lighting, fifteen hundred new people to meet, and a VIP area in the 50-foot glass ceiling atrium, and you will be in awe as soon as you walk in. Join us for this one-of-a-kind New Year’s Eve celebration that will leave you with wonderful memories of 12Midnight. If you are looking for a great New Years Eve party that is not too crowded, with no long lines, plenty easy-access bars, delicious food & carving stations, and a great crowd, look no further. Relax a bit and people-watch or party it up. You and your friends are sure to be impressed and more importantly, have one awesome time ringing in 2010.

Attendance:

Only 150 V-VIP, 400 VIP, and 1,000 General Admission tickets will be sold to this exclusive cocktail event. V-VIP & VIP tickets will grant you access to the private VIP rooms & bars and the main area of the party. What does this mean? More space for you and your friends to enjoy yourselves! Yes, VIP ticket holders CAN join those in General Admission.

Demographics:

Mid 20s – 30s. Always tons of singles! Of course couples are welcome to attend to [more info]

Attire:

Absolutely DRESS TO IMPRESS! Men should dress fashionable – nice shirt & jacket or a suit – a suit/tux is defintely not required. Nice jeans & a blazer is fine. Women should wear a nice dress or other fashionable New Years Eve attire. Remember, New Years Eve only happens once a year!

Tickets:

The Korbel V-VIP Area: $175 (Table Service / Reserved Seating – Groups of 15+ ONLY)

VIP: $125 early-bird, $175 reg ($155; 10 or more)

General Adm: $99 – $115 early bird, $125 reg ($115; 10 or more) limited tix left!

For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.nyephilly.com/12m/.

3.  Twice the Fireworks, Twice the Fun (Two New Year’s Celebrations) at Hyatt Regency at Penn’s Landing in Philadephia (201 S. Columbus Blvd)

Family Party

The fun begins with a buffet dinner from 4:00pm to 6:30pm in our Columbus Ballroom, complete with children’s movies, face painting, and surprise activities. A cash bar will also be on-hand to help parents ease into the celebratory mood. After dinner, come down to Keating’s River Grill for a dessert carnival, hot chocolate bar, and s’mores, which you’ll enjoy making over our Terrace fire pits. The grand finale will come at 6:00, when a magnificent fireworks show will explode over Penn’s Landing.

Rates are $45 per person $19 Kids 5-12 .

Please call 215 521 6503 for reservations.

New Year’s Eve VIP Dinner Party

Leave the kids at home and ring in 2010 at Hyatt Regency’s midnight gala. Join us for a welcome reception at 9:00pm, followed by a four-course dinner in the Columbus Ballroom. Guests may choose from filet and crab or fish and chicken for their entrée, all complemented by wine service throughout the meal. At 11:00pm, the fun kicks into high gear at Keating’s River Grill, where you’ll enjoy a DJ, dance floor, dessert explosion, and two cocktail tickets per person. At midnight, enjoy a champagne toast as you watch the city’s spectacular fireworks show, then continue the party with dancing until 2:00am.

New Year’s Eve Dinner Party $119 per person

Please call 215 521 6503 for reservations or visit http://pennslanding.hyatt.com/ for more information.

4. Family New Year’s Eve 
Fireworks Dinner Cruise on Spirit of Philadelphia

Boarding Party 4:00 to 4:30pm

Cruise 4:30pm to 6:30pm

$89.90 per adult*
$89.90 per young adult (ages 16-20)*
$44.95 per child (ages 3-15)*

Bring the kids aboard Spirit of Philadelphia’s Family New Year’s Eve Fireworks Dinner Cruise and welcome 2010’s arrival with a plentiful buffet, live solo performances, DJ music for dancing and up-close views of the dazzling fireworks extravaganza! It’s the most fun, festive and unique way to make a lasting family memory.

You’ll get a complete celebration package that includes:

Premium Bar Package for adults 21 and over

Soda & Juice Package for young adults & children

Hors D’Oeuvres

Grande Dinner Buffet

Rockin’ DJ for Dancing

Champagne Toast

Festive Holiday Decor & Party Favors

Spirit of Philadelphia New Year’s Eve Fireworks Dinner Cruise

Boarding Party: 8:30PM – 9:30PM

Cruise: 9:00PM – 12:30AM

Dockside Party until 1:00AM

Enjoy Philly’s most entertaining New Year’s Eve Party with a blast and a splash aboard the warm and cozy interior decks of the Spirit of Philadelphia. This New Year’s Eve is already special. With a blue full moon making an illuminating appearance in the night sky, it will be a sight etched in memory for years to come.

You’ll get a complete celebration package that includes:

Premium Bar Package

Grande Dinner Buffet

Rockin’ DJ for Dancing the Night Away

Champagne Toast at Midnight

Festive Holiday Decor & Party Favors

Book today to guarantee this special price for your New Year’s Eve Cruise.
$164.90 per person

*

All passengers must be 21 or older with valid ID.

Call 866.455.3866 or Book your Cruise Online!

5.  Deep Sea Splash New Years Eve Party at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ

When: 9:00PM – 2:00AM

Celebrate the New Year at Adventure Aquarium and its CURRENTS Ballroom. With the best view of the Philadelphia skyline and our underwater creatures, this party is one you can’t miss. Enjoy open bar & champagne toast at Midnight, delicious hors d’oeuvres and food stations, premium view of the fireworks, music and entertainment and complimentary parking. Ticket prices are $99 General Admission and $135 VIP. To purchase tickets now, click here or call (856) 365-3300, X7375.  For more information visit www.adventureaquarium.com/.

6.  Midnight Masquerade New Years Eve 2009 at Patou Restaurant in Philadelphia (312 Market St)

When: 10:00PM – 2:00AM

There’s no better place to be when the clock strikes midnight than Patou’s swanky, always fun New Years Eve Party. And this year we have 2 options for your enjoyment.

Premium Package $60/guest ($75 at the door)

*No wait 4 hour top shelf open bar

*Light hors d’oeuvres

*Champagne toast at midnight

*Party favors

Admission Only $20/guest ($25 at the door)

*No wait cash bar

*Light hors d’oeuvres

*Champagne toast at midnight

*Party favors

Entertainment includes:

NYC guest DJ  Terry Alford with great ties in the Philadelphia area, one of the first people to ever throw house music parties here in Philly 20 years ago! He’ll be spinning on the main floor with DJ Nikos.

Hip-hop/Reggae/classics dj Double L, also a local Philly product that recently relocated to NYC who will be spinning at the front bar.

Host / visuals / light show director Darian Bagley. With an extensive influence in the Philly night life for the last 20 years Darian will offer unparalleled custom live visuals and light show for the event.

Come dressed to impress. This is the NYE party you don’t want to miss.

For more information visit www.patourestaurant.com/events.htm.

7.  New Years Eve at G Lounge in Philadelphia

When: 9:00PM – 2:00AM

Package 1: $125 per person

includes:

9pm – 2am Premium Open Bar

9pm – 11pm Cocktailed Hors D’ouevres

Champagne Toast @ Midnight

Package 2: $225 per person

includes:

VIP Seating with Server

1 Bottle of Ketel One Vodka per 4 guests

9pm – 2am Premium Open Bar

9pm – 11pm Cocktailed Hors D’ouevres

Champagne Toast @ Midnight

Please call for tickets at:

(215) 564-1515 or visit www.thebestlounge.com/ for more information.