Houston's 2011 New Year's Eve Events and Parades

It may not be a "ball" dropping in Times Square on New Year's Eve, but in Houston it gets pretty hot with all the New Year's Eve happenings. Not sure where to go or what to do? Here is a little taste of what this very diverse city has to offer.

Family fun on New Year's Eve

Visit the Houston Children's Museum for New Year's Noon on December 31, 2010 10:00 am-12:00 pm. A family friendly mini version of Times Square complete with parade through the museum and "ball drop." But the fun doesn't stop there. Take time to tour the many activities available throughout the Children's Museum of Houston including making your own Caterpillar and Bead Patterns and LED New Year Masks. Admission is $8.00 for adults and children over the age of 1. No additional charges for the New Year's Noon events

Let it snow? Not in Houston and not when it could Glow! Visit Discovery Green for a variety of family fun events that range from live music and entertainment, activities and Gloworama 2011. What is Gloworama? This HEB Art Glow and Roll Parade features a magnificent light display and illuminated cars, scooters and other wheeled vehicles. The parade ends, but don't turn out the lights yet as this event and parade culminated in a 3D light show on the walls of the George R. Brown Convention Center. Gloworama is a FREE public event. VIP tickets for the Pre-Glow party are available for $150. When: December 31, 2010 6:00 pm -12:15 am.

Adult style New Year's Eve events and entertainment in Houston

From "Couples Gone Wild" and "Pink Diamond Affair" to Hotel Derek's "5 Minutes to Midnight" the ClubZone.com is the place to learn about over 50 New Year's Eve Night Club events. Some of the most popular events offer their tickets online when you visit ClubZone. So, if you are looking to party hearty at some of the hottest bars and nightclubs in Houston, start at ClubZone to see if your favorite place has listed all that they have to offer on New Year's Eve.

Cruise among the stars, dining and dancing with the Star Fleet New Year's Eve Cruise. Prices range from $104-$134.00/per person. There are three cruises available beginning at 9:30 pm. Your cruise through Clearlake and Galveston Bay includes beer, wine and champagne bar, disc jockey, dancing, and a menu that includes Proscuitto Wrapped Figs, Marinated Flank Steak Kebabs and for dessert Mousse Cup Shooters. Of course there is so much more but you need to visit their website for the full menu and to purchase your tickets in advance.

Heat New Year's Eve Up in some of the best Houston hotels

Regale 211, the Houston Marriott Energy Corridor's New Year's Eve party is in their brand new space at 16011 Katy Freeway, Houston. Singles tickets are $150.00, couples $250.00 but be warned ticket prices to all New Year's Eve events can take a huge leap into space in the Space City. This party for adults only aged 30 and up offers a full open bar from 9pm till 3am and included in the ticket price are champagne toasts, balloon and cash drop, dessert, dinning and DJ's. It also include complimentary admission to the New Year's Eve after party and just to make sure everyone gets home safe and sound the Marriott if offering special room rates so that it can be your home away from home on New Year's Eve.

Eat it up on New Year's Eve

Several restaurants are offering a special menu for New Year's Eve, as well as limited hours of operation.

Tila's Restaurante and Bar, located at 1111 S Shepherd Dr. in Houston offers a special New Year's Eve menu from beginning at 5 pm. Prices are $70.00/per person, but this does not include tax or gratuity. Reservations are required and dinner includes live Mo-Town music, party favors a complimentary champagne toast at midnight and a three course dinner menu. To make your reservations call 713-522-7654.

Rudi Lechner's German-American Restaurant located at 2503 S. Gessner Rd. Houston is offering a New Year's Eve Holiday Menu beginning at 5:00 pm with the midnight celebration seating beginning at 10:00 pm. The midnight celebration seating is $50.00 minimum per person with an additional $7.00 per person for party favors and midnight Champagne toast. Your midnight package must be ordered in advance and reservations are required. Your menu choices will be made from a special holiday menu and expect live music by AlpenFest. For reservations call 713-782-1180.

Whatever your plans are for the New Year's Eve celebration at home or away; be careful, use taxi's and enjoy embarking on a New Year!

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