A question that has plagued mankind for probably the past handful of decades is what the f*** to do on New Year’s Eve. While we doe not have any brilliant sage advice to offer, we recommend you do something that makes you happy. Whether it be food, sex, party, charity work or even a lovely quiet night indoors. Try to start the year off smiling, loving life and being appreciative of how ridiculously lucky we are to be living in paradise. Here are a handful of New Years Eve Miami Party options. If you crave some delectable cuisine here is a comprehensive list of New Year’s Eve Miami dining options.
THE CATALINA HOTEL
The Catalina Hotel and Beach Club, located at 1732 Collins Avenue, in the heart of South Beach, has announced renowned musical group, The Spam All Stars, will return to perform exclusively for The Catalina’s New Year’s Eve Block Party celebration with guest host DJ Von Kiss.
At just $95 per person, guests will receive all-inclusive access to each of the hotel’s three buildings, open bars, endless decadent gourmet food stations and live music. The buildings will each feature their own DJ, including the sounds of The Spam All Stars on the front terrace of The Catalina, while guests enjoy delicious dinner food stations to include shrimp scampi, roasted salmon, Moroccan-style cod, lobster mac and cheese, and many more, as well as decadent desserts, and six open bars. Guests have the option of lounging indoors at any of the hotel’s bars, outdoors on the hotel’s terraces, or bamboo pool lounge. At midnight, there will be a complimentary champagne toast as DJ Von Kiss rings in the new year.
With six open bars, lavish food stations, and live entertainment, partygoers can ring in the new year for one all-inclusive price. Purchase tickets by visiting CatalinaHotel.com/nye2015 or by calling 305.674.1160. To book your stay at The Catalina Hotel, visit www.catalinahotel.com or call 1.877.762.3477.
ROYAL WHITE AFFAIR
The Ritz Carlton South Beach will once again host a luxurious New Year’s white party event unlike any other. Last year, over 1,500 guests decked out in white flooded to enjoy “BLANC NYE 2014” a new edition to the fabulous event scene in South Florida. After much success, the party will return Wednesday December 31, 2014 as a “Royal White Affair”. The much anticipated production will feature over-the-top specialty entertainment, renowned DJ’s, and opulent décor at one of South Beach’s most breathtaking locations.
What will guests expect this year? The producers of the event promise “a magical trip down the rabbit hole and into a wonderland only seen in dreams”. Dancing to the beats of DJs Tony G, Chris Valencia, and Malone, attendees will enjoy a night filled with mystique, live entertainment, aerialists, and performances. Eye catching visuals will enhance the guest experience, bringing storybook and iconic Royal figures to life.
Required dress for the event: evening wear, white is encouraged. Tickets can be purchased online at www.BlancNYE.com Presale tickets are priced at $99 and include a premium open from 9:00PM until midnight. Table reservations are available.
5TH ANNUAL NYE MASQUERADE BALL
Gerber Group invites guests to ring in 2015 at the fifth annual New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at W Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale’s largest New Year’s Eve party on the beach returns this year featuring an open bar from 8 p.m. to midnight with access to both Whiskey Blue and Living Room throughout the night. DJ Richie Rich will spin in Whiskey Blue while DJ Kevin Graham will provide beats in Living Room. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Fort Lauderdale Beach, the event is guaranteed to be the most memorable party of the year with party favors, live music and a midnight champagne toast. Revelers can don their finest masquerade masks and toast to 2015 when the clock turns midnight then keep the party going into the early morning of 2015. General admission pre-sale tickets include admission for one, open bar from 8p.m.-12a.m. and a midnight champagne toast. All tickets are available now at www.fllnightlife.com. For table reservations please contact Kristin Dauss at [email protected] or call 954.414.8300.
HAVANA NIGHTS AT DEAUVILLE BEACH RESORT
The iconic Deauville Reach Resort will host “Havana Nights” on New Year’s Eve starting off with a sit down dinner and multiple performances throughout the night. Following dinner, guests will be treated to an array of performances by the dynamic duo Hansel y Raul followed by Los 3 de La Habana and Charanga Tipica Tropical. Steeped in pop culture history, the Deauville Beach Resort is not only a present day getaway favorite but also historically an all-star Hollywood destination. The Deauville’s most historical moment came in 1964 when Ed Sullivan brought his celebrated “really Big Show” to the Deauville’s Napoleon Ballroom. Tickets range from $99 – $349 To purchase, please click here.
DESPERADOS NEW YEAR’S EVE ULTIMATE HOUSE PARTY
Cheers to the New Year with Desperados at the Ultimate House Party at The Garret at Grand Central on December 31st. The Garret will transform into the ultimate party pad with a living room concert, hang outs in the kitchen, and lounging in the bedrooms. Each area will ‘house’ different activations such as confessionals and mixology cocktail bars. Canadian electronic musician and performing artist, Peaches, will ring in 2015 with a high-energy electro-punk DJ set. Artist Brian Butler will be doing live art throughout the night. Surprise guest – TBD
Desperados specials include $5 for Desperados all night and a special 3am shot on the house. #seizethenight with a midnight Desperados toast and a shot of tequilato make this the best New Year’s Eve of all time. To RSVP, please visit: supermarketcreative.com/desperados
DELANO SOUTH BEACH
Delano Beach Club and FDR at Delano ring in 2015 with performance by J. Cole
The iconic Delano South Beach will host an New Year’s Eve celebrations with singer-songwriter J. Cole. Guests can start off their night at Bianca at Delano, the hotel’s classic Italian eatery helmed by Chef Luciano Sautto, with a special prix fixe menu including a champagne toast. As the night goes on, musical artist J. Cole, who is set to debut his newest album on Dec. 9, will perform poolside at Delano Beach Club. Once midnight rings in, J. Cole will host an exclusive afterparty at FDR at Delano. The event will also feature special DJ sets by DJ Iron Lyon and Dave Sol that are guaranteed to keep guests partying well into 2015. Revelers can say goodbye to 2014 in style with ticket packages that give them access to a night of dancing, music and celebrities at all three of Delano’s in-house venues. General admission tickets are on sale now and include an open bar from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Ticket to Delano Beach Club – $250 General admission ticket to FDR at Delano – $100
All-access ticket to both venues – $300 Dinner at Bianca at Delano is set at $625++ per person
Ticket that includes: dinner at Bianca, access to Delano Beach Club and FDR – $700++
For additional information and reservations, please visit https://nightout.com/events/delano-new-years-eve-party-miami-jcole/tickets#.VHyxHYcQ70c call (305) 924 4071 or email [email protected].