New Year's Eve Parties in Detroit

Here is a short list of some things that will be going on in Detroit, Michigan for New Year's Eve:

The biggest event every year in Detroit is a collaboration with both the Social Connection and 313rd (Third Word), the New Years Nation is the biggest event held at the Fillmore, formerly known as the State Theatre in Downtown Detroit. This year, the Nations party will have 2 bands, 3 DJs, 5-hour premium open bar and 15 giant screens to watch yourself bring in the New Year-LOL. As if...

Also included in the event calendar of Detroit for New Year's Eve celebrations are: New Year's Eve Celebration at Seldom Blues, 7 p.m. Alexander Zonjic and the Motor City Horns plus four-course meal. $375 per couple. Renaissance Center Tower 400, Detroit. Call for RSVP or more information-(313) 567-7301.

If you are not in the Metro area, there are some events being held on the outskirts of Detroit: New Year's Eve Rock 'n' Roll Ball at Hyatt Regency Dearborn, 8 p.m. There will be a balloon drop and confetti shower. $40, $75 VIP, $249 hotel package, $319 VIP hotel package. 600 Town Center Drive, Dearborn. For more information, call: (248) 645-6666 for tickets only, (800) 233-1234 for hotel and dinner packages; and also on the outskirts is the event: Ring in the New Year at Hawthorne Valley Country Club, 8 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres, prime rib or beef, cocktails, party favors, Champagne toast, continental breakfast and pizza. $65. 7300 N. Merriman Road, Westland. Call for more information: (734) 422-3440.

But back to the metro Detroit area: New Year's Eve Party with Cherry Poppin' Daddies at MGM Grand Detroit, 9 p.m. Live music with Cherry Poppin' Daddies in the Grand Ballroom. Dinner features prime rib, Maine lobster and decadent desserts, plus champagne toast and party favors. $200. 1777 Third St., Detroit. You can call for more information here: (877) 888-2121.

While we are in the area of hotels, a very historic hotel in Detroit will be hosting an event along with the singing sensations- Four Tops! The event: Four Tops at

Hotel St. Regis, 8 p.m. Four Tops with host Spider Turner, plus Champagne and refreshments. Dinner and hotel options available. $90 concert only, $150 concert and dinner, $399 per couple for concert, dinner and hotel package. 3071 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit. Call the Hotel St. Regis for more information-(313) 873-3000.

So, if you have no plans on Wednesday, December 31, or if you are in the Metro Detroit area, there is plenty to do for the New Year's Eve celebration! Get your favorite outfit, or you most extravagant one and head out to one of these events-it's sure to start your New Year off with a Blast!