New Year's Eve Events in Dallas, TX 2010

Dallas will be rocking in the New Year with events scheduled all over the city. If you're going to be in the Dallas area and want to join in on the fun but don't know which party you want to get in on, you will find this list useful.

Big D NYE 2010:

Big D NYE is the largest New Year's Eve event in the city and draws an equally large crowd. Join the party and ring in the New Year in style.

Live Music:

"The Bright" will perform at 7:40 on the Chevy Music stage. The Bright's sound is described by the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram as "beautiful, stylish stuff that just might infiltrate your day dreams."

At 9:30, "Live 80" will take the Chevy Music stage. This band is considered Dallas' premeir 80's band. Their show features hits from the 1980's as well as retro video footage displayed on the giant screen behind them.

"Limelight" will take the Chevy Music stage at 11:20 as Dallas prepares to ring in the new year. Limelight plays music hits from the 60's through the 90's and ending their show with favorite current hits.

"Reckless Kelly" will be performing at 11:10 at the House of Blues.

Fireworks:

The Dr. Pepper Fireworks Spectacular will begin at midnight as party goers ring in the new year with style.

How to get there:

Big D NYE 2010 will be located at WFAA-Victory Park, 3030 Olive Street in Dallas. They recommend event goers use DART to get to and from the even. DART will provide light rail service to and from Victory Station only until 1:00 a.m. on January 1, 2010.

According to the Big D NYE website, if you will be travelling to the even from the northwest, you should travel South I-35E (Stemmons Freeway) toward downtown Dallas. Take Exit 429C to Oaklawn/Victory Lane/Hi Line Dr. Stay on the service road until you get to Victory Avenue/Hi Line Dr. and then turn left on Victory Avenue.

If you will be coming in from the south, take I-35 North (Stemmons Freeway) to Denton. Take Exit 429C to Victory Ave./Hi Line Dr. and turn right on Victory Ave.

You will need to get a wristband in advance. If you don't have one, you won't be allowed in the main venue.

Check the Big D NYE website for a list of items you are not allowed to bring with you, and there are several.

Odyssey NYE 2010:

Party the night away as you journey through three decades of music and prepare to make history at midnight when you lift your shot glass in the air and down it-1000 shots in unison and you'll be a part of history. Does that sound cool or what?

This party is happening at the Crowne Plaza, 1015 Elm St. in Dallas. General Admission is $30.00 and VIP tickets are available for $50.00. There is a $2.00 surcharge added to all phone orders.

New Year's Eve Murder Mystery:

Located at the Omni Dallas Hotel, 1590 LBJ Freeway. The party will begin at 8:30 p.m. and go on until 1:00 a.m. on January 1, 2010.

If you enjoy solving mysteries, you're going to enjoy this as you ring in the New Year! There are three different difficulty levels that you can choose from:

-Straightforward-The suspect is identified easily.
-Complex-For thos who like to dabbly is solving mysteries. The case can be solved in about 2-3 hours.
-Challenging-For the serious mystery buff.

There are two packages to choose from, depending on your needs:

-The Basic Package is $139.00 per person. If you order your tickets after December 20, the price increases to $149.00. This package includes a gourmet dinner, mystery comedy, reception, drink ticket, balloon drop, party favors, champagne at midnight, a DJ, and a cash bar will be available.

-The Deluxe Package gives you all of the above plus a guest room and breakfast for an additional $130.00 per couple. This is based on a double occupancy room.

There are many different parties going on in Dallas this New Year's Eve, but these are my picks for the best and most unique venues out there. So come on out and party your way into 2010! It's going to be a Rockin' New Year!

Sources:
Big D NYE
Murder Mystery Texas
Odyssey NYE