When it comes to making it through a bad year, it is super appealing to end it on a high note and start the new year of 2017 celebrating. But, it is sometimes a hard time to know what events to search for when you don't know what is going on. For all of you close to, or living in, the Twin Cities, here are seven things you could do to spice up your New Year's Eve celebration.
1. Black and White New Year's Eve Ball
This 21+ event is at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. Go in the best attire you have that is either white, black, or metallic. The doors open at 9 p.m. for general admissions (8 p.m. for VIP) until 2 a.m.
Cost: $40 for general admission | $75 for VIP admission
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2. Lush's New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball
If you go here, you can expect delicious food, free parking, and an amazing community of beautiful people. But don't forget to dress to impress in the way you want. Be it seductive and sexy or artistically glamorous, you will enjoy a night filled with #DragRevolution! and DJ Leif Anderson. There will be hors d'oeuvres starting at 9 p.m., dessert at 10:30 p.m. and then end the night with a champagne toast during the countdown to midnight.
Cost: $20 per person (space is limited)
Go here for more information.
3. New Years Eve Candy Land
The Union Restaurant in Minneapolis will be transforming itself into a "Candyland" with a pinch of Willy Wonka. There are three levels to explore with a variety of sweets on each one. There will be a DJ, bottle service, and more! If you have a sweet tooth, go check it out!
Cost: $30 (doors open at 9 p.m.)
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4. NYE Masquerade 2017
Go to the Rouge At The Lounge in North Minneapolis on NYE to experience an amazing masquerade. At this event, there will be three rooms offering up live music that will include top 40, dance and latin music. And if you don't have a mask, do not worry. They'll give you a complementary one at the door when you arrive. Doors open at 9 p.m. and ends at 2 p.m. So, don't be late!
Cost: $25 General Admission | $75 VIP Admission (includes open bar)
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5. Countdown Minneapolis
This is happening at two available venues on Dec. 31 at Calhoun Beach Club Event Center and Urban Eatery in Uptown Minneapolis. Basically, you'll get to celebrate the ending of 2016 and go into 2017 dancing.
Cost: $25 General Tickets | $40 VIP Tickets (limited space)
Go here for more information.
6. Crystal Ball 2017
This event is held at the International Market Square by Downtown Minneapolis. It is on of the biggest events in the country with an attendance of over 3,000 people. This year, they will have Ovation, Dragon's Fire Theater, Go-Go Dancers, and multiple DJs.
Cost: $50 General Admission | $80 VIP Tickets
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7. Pure NYE 2017
This venue has multiple levels, dance floors, bars, great food and drinks, top DJs, etc. What more could you ask for!
Cost: $15 General Admission | $30 VIP Tickets (limited space)
Go here for more information.
