5 Options for People in New Jersey to Celebrate New Years Eve 2009

1. The Black and White Ball in Bridgewater, NJ at the Days Inn is from 8:30 pm- 3:00 am, up to 500 people, ages 21+. Velvet Rope Promotions 2nd year holding this party. Price includes: admission, full dinner buffet until 3 am, and hotel room. Buffet will include horsdoeurves, chicken dishes, pasta dishes, and sausage and peppers. There will be three DJs throughout the evening, enormous projections screens with lighting and graphics, 3 open bars from 9 pm- 1 am, a cash bar all night, and live feed from Times Square. Dress code is casual and fun formal but black and white only. Music will be dance, old school hip hop, rock, and live musical guests. http://www.myspace.com/VELVETROPEPROMOTIONS or 973-232-6646

2. Arabian Nights themed New Year's Eve party at the Palm Bar in Morristown. Nick Andreottola and Joe Carollo's Annual New Year's Gala. A Gold ticket costs $80 and includes: Admission to the party, premium open bar from 10pm-3am (premium is up to and including grey goose and johnnie walker black), party favors: hats, noisemakers, etc and a champagne toast at midnight. A Platinum Dinner ticket w/ premium open bar cost $125 and includes: admission to the party, gourmet Dinner served Cocktail Hour style w/ carving stations, and ample Seating for each person with a Platinum dinner ticket. There is a 6 hour premium open bar from 9pm-3am (premium is up to and including grey goose and johnnie walker black), party favors: hats, noisemakers, etc, and a champagne toast at midnight. Location: Morristown, NJ, Capacity of club: 500-600 people. Ladies 21+, Men 23+ Semi formal Attire is suggested. Music is a mix of hip hop, house, 80s, classics by DJ Chris Bachman (Bliss, Home NYC, Guest House NYC) DJ Joe Giorgio, and DJ Brian Edwards. 24 Hour New Year's Hotline: 866-341-0631 (ticket sales only) or 212.843.2400 (customer service)

4. New Year's Eve Dinner at the Grand Summit Hotel, Wednesday, December 31, 2008 from 8:00PM until 12:30AM. Cost is $325.00 per Couple (Taxes & Gratuities not included) Please Call 908-273-7656 for Dinner Reservations. Featuring: Elephante & Green The price Includes: One Bottle Red/White Wine with Dinner & Champagne Toast, Party Favors, Noisemakers, Party Hats, and Live Music & Dancing!!!

5. Celebrate New Year's Eve With Front-Row Fireworks! Enjoy the ultimate New Year's Eve Party with a blast and a splash aboard the warm and cozy decks beautiful ships. You'll get a complete package of fun that includes:

• Five-Hour Party On New York Harbor

• Premium Open Bar (All passengers must be 21 or older with ID)

• Midnight Cheese Board

• Dinner Buffet

• Live Entertainment /DJ and Dancing

• Party Favors & Festive Decorations

• Champagne Toast At Midnight

• PLUS! The Best Seats In Town For The Fireworks (weather permitting)

Cruise Out Of Lincoln Harbor Marina In Weehawken, New Jersey! Wednesday December 31, 2008 Boarding Party: 8:00 to 9:00pm, Cruise 9:00pm to 1:00am

$199.90 per person departing from Lincoln Harbor*