Are you looking for an awesome way to ring in the new year? There are plenty of great options in the Detroit area. Whether you want to celebrate with friends, show your date a great time, or have fun with the family, you'll find options to suit everyone's needs. Here are some of the best places to celebrate New Year's Eve if you're in Detroit.
The Resolution Ball - The Fillmore Detroit
The
 Resolution Ball is Detroit's largest and most exclusive annual New Year's Eve event. For this reason, you want to make sure to book early and secure your tickets. They boast having a live DJ until 4 a.m. that can be heard on the concert-quality sound system. Roving illusionists and cirque-style acrobats and performers will entertain you all night. At midnight, bring in the new year with the ball drop, an incredible light show, and a confetti storm. There are also snack stations serving pizza, sliders, and Coneys.
Motor City New Year's Eve: The Drop
This free, family-friendly event takes place in downtown Detroit. There are plenty of events happening throughout the afternoon and evening to entertain young and old alike. Grab some good food and drinks from local vendors. Let the kids expel their energy and excitement in the Kid's Zone where they can enjoy face painting, carriage rides, and karaoke. They even do an early ball drop at 6:30 p.m. so that they can still make it home for bedtime. For the older crowd, there will be live performances, fire pits, and The Drop at midnight.
Rock the Boat New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise
For a great way to bring in the new year with your date or significant other, join the party on the 15th Annual
Rock the Boat New Year's Eve Party aboard the Detroit Princess Riverboat. You'll enjoy a delicious dinner buffet, great music and dancing, and a cash bar serving all your favorite drinks. Celebrate with your complimentary party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. The gates open at 7 p.m., but dinner is served until 10:30 p.m., so show up whenever you want. Get ready to have a good time because this party lasts until 2 a.m.
New Year's Eve Kids Countdown
Another fun place to celebrate New Year's Eve with the kids is at Beacon Park's New Year's Eve Kid's Countdown. This event features lots of fun activities for the kids and a balloon and ball drop at 6 p.m. that ensures they are still home in time for bed. Kids will love making new year's themed crafts, getting their faces painted, listening to music, and more. There's even a toast station serving sparkling juice so they can toast their friends and family when the ball drops. Even parents will enjoy this event with fire pits, lawn games, and food trucks on-site.
No matter what kind of fun you're looking for on New Year's Eve this year, you'll find a number of great places to celebrate in Detroit. Check out one of these events or try some of the other fun things going on around town.
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