The Best New Year's Eve Parties in Chicago

Anastasia Zoldak
Columnist William Vaughan once said, "An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves." Various venues in Chicago will be hosting parties to suit anyone's taste, everything from a Playboy party to a family friendly event.

Brookfield Zoo

Finding a sitter for New Year's Eve may be too much of a challenge for you this year, so why not take the family to the Brookfield Zoo party. It begins at 6 p.m. with a New Year's Eve count down with balloons at 8 p.m. This two-hour event will feature entertainment from the Radio Disney Road Crew and Those Funny Little People. Best of all is that you can still get the kids into bed and have a special New Year's Eve toast with your loved one at midnight.

Navy Pier

New Year's Eve 2010 at Navy Pier's Crystal Gardens starts at 9 p.m. does not end until 2 a.m. This televised event is very popular and tickets sell out very fast. Ticket prices include entertainment by DJ Jordan V, fireworks at midnight, party favors, a champagne toast, and a buffet.

The Hotels

Each year a number of Chicago's finest hotels offer some of the best party venues. NYE 2010 Official Playboy New Year's Eve Celebration will be the player party of the year. Playboy will be bringing back its fabled Playboy club for this one night event. A number of Playboy bunnies will be attending and some Chicago's top DJ's will be providing the entertainment. The party will also offer live casino gambling and a Playboy VIP Lounge. With 4000 guests, and an open bar it should become the most talked about party of the year.

The W City Center Chicago Hotel is offering an evening of drinks, dinning, and dancing inside their three newly renovated ballrooms, the Miami Room, Vegas Room, and Chicago Room. Another popular party is at the Hyatt Regency with JACK-FM. Televised yearly, they host a celebration that includes an open bar, buffet, and two party areas. This year's entertainment is from the band 7th Heaven and a DJ.

If none of these parties spark your interest there are hundreds of more parties available for booking through such ticket brokers as Clubzone.com or call your favorite restaurant, some of them such as Blue13 are also offering special dinners and after parties.

For more Information:

Brookfield Zoo
Clubzone.com
New Year's Eve 2010 at Navy Pier's Crystal Gardens
The W City Center Chicago Hotel
Official Playboy New Year's Eve Celebration
Hyatt Regency and JACK-FM New Year's Eve Party
Blue13 New Year's Eve Dinner and Party

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The midnight fireworks at Navy Pier can be seen from the lakefront. Visitors can sit along the lakefront for a good view at no cost.

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