There's plenty to do throughout the Metro-Detroit Area on New Year's Eve. Whether it is a family show, concert, or huge dance party, Detroiters know how to usher in the New Year. Here are just a few of Detroit's New Year's Eve Parties and Events:
Detroit Princess Riverboat: "Rock the Boat" New Year's Eve Motown Party
Area: Downtown Detroit
Price: $65 an adult
Time: Board at 8 PM, cruise at 10:00 PM
In its eighth year, the "Rock the Boat" New Year's Eve cruise includes a dinner buffet, party favors, music, dancing, cash bar, and a champagne toast. Entertainment is by the Prolifics and includes Motown melodies.
The Fillmore Theatre: Resolution Ball
Area: Downtown Detroit
Price: $30 (late-night pass) to $100 (VIP)
Crowd: 20s and 30s
The Resolution Ball is sponsored by The Social Connection. Entertainment includes high-wire acrobats and roving illusionists. The Ball also features a midnight buffet with pizza and Coney dogs and a Champagne toast, as well as six big screens tuned to Times Square. The State Bar (attached to the Fillmore) features Jazz music.
The Fox Theatre: KEM and Mike Epps
Area: Detroit, Woodward Avenue
Price: $90.45 to $162.90
Time: 9 PM
Detroit's second largest theatre venue hosts Grammy Award-nominated KEM and comedian Mike Epps in a "New Year's Eve Celebration of Love & Laughter."
Laurel Park Manor: New Year's Eve
Area: Livonia, Schoolcraft Road
Price: $95 per person
Time: 7 PM to 1 AM
The annual gala includes hors d'oeuvres, a Kobe Beef Shortrib and Chicken Florentine combination dinner, open bar, specialty plated dessert and Afterglow pizza. It also features The Mass Transit Band and dancing.
The Magic Bag: The Mega 80s New Year's Eve Bash
Area: Ferndale
Price: $25
Time: 8 PM
The Magic Bag will host the Mega 80's New Year's Eve Bash.
Magic Stick: New Year's Eve Silver Soiree
Area: Woodward Avenue, Midtown, DetroitPrice: $5 cover
Time: 7:00 PM
Celebrate 2013 with over 15 of Detroit's best bands, including Amy Gore & Her Valentines, Twine Time, Replicas, Weed Nap, Heat Lightning, Patrick Davy & The Ghosts, Growwing Pains, Fake Surfers, Chit Chat, Kickstand Band, Habibi, Rooftop Vigilantes, Mouth Breathers, Peach Pit, Sugarcoats, Pupils, Jeecy & the Jungle, Michael & the Particle, Mexican Knives & Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor.
Majestic Theatre: Greensky Bluegrass / Fronier Ruckus - New Year's Eve!
Area: Woodward Avenue, Midtown, DetroitPrice: $30 a person
Time: 8 PM
The Met Hotel: Tryst New Year's Gala
Area: Troy
Price: Start at $75 (early bird)
Dress: Evening Chic
Tryst includes a martini bar, Hors d'oeuvres, Champagne fountain, balloon drop, Times Square broadcast, and midnight buffet.
Northville Nite Family New Year's Eve Party
Area: Recreation Center at Hillside
Price: Vary by age from $3 to $13
Time: 4 to 7 PM
An evening for the family on New Year's Eve with inflatable games, entertainment and food. The theme to ring in the year in 2013 is "Through the Decades."
The Palace: Skrillex and Boys Noize present NYE - The Bang!
Area: Auburn HillsPrice: Tickets start at $29.50.
Time: 6 PM
The event will last all night and is being billed as an "immersive electronic music experience."
Royal Oak Music Theatre: The Countdown New Years Eve 2013
Area: Royal Oak
Price: $25
The Countdown includes party favors, balloon drop at midnight and Champagne toast. It is hosted by Vinny Fontana & Vito Galati and features performance by Free Beer. VIP tickets are available that include five drink tickets and special access to the balcony.
