NEW YEAR'S EVE IN DENVER
Downtown Denver
December 31 (9 p.m. and midnight)
The sky will once again sparkle over the 16th Street Mall at the close of 2013 with the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Downtown. The two spectacular fireworks shows will occur at 9 p.m. and midnight. For the best viewpoints, stand along the 16th Street Mall. Costumed entertainers will interact with crowds between shows, including magicians, mascots, balloon artists, stilt walkers, comedians and more.
Please note, between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m., RTD Light Rail trains will not cross the 16th Street Mall and mall ride shuttles will stop temporarily during the two fireworks shows.
Be safe! If you are celebrating with alcohol this holiday season, plan ahead before you party. Park your car in an overnight lot, take a cab or public transportation or designate a sober driver before anyone takes a sip.
Children's Museum of Denver
www.cmdenver.org
This is the perfect event for little ones who might not be able to stay up for the real deal. The Children's Museum of Denver is ringing in New Year's Eve just like Times Square! With five ball drops every hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., children of all ages can yell the countdown, watch colorful confetti splash the plaza and make fireworks with their feet when they jump on massive sheets of bubble wrap. Along with all the excitement outside, make cool art activities, watch exciting theater performers, decorate delicious cookies and so much more!
Denver Zoo
www.denverzoo.org
Bunk with the beasts! Kids spend the holiday at the zoo exploring Zoo Lights, learning about animals and celebrating sleepover-style in a safe and fun environment. Parents get a night out on the town. Includes pizza dinner, evening snack and full breakfast. $65 per member; $75 per non-member.
Boettcher Concert Hall
www.coloradosymphony.org
Colorado Symphony Orchestra keeps New Year’s Eve classy at Boettcher Concert Hall, with a Vienna-themed selection of the beloved waltzes, polkas and classics. The show starts early at 6:30 p.m., and ends in time for you to catch the first downtown fireworks display at 9 p.m.
Grand Hyatt Denver
http://www.granddenver.hyatt.com/nye
Enjoy open bar with premium pour, buffet supper, champagne toast at midnight, party hats and favors and balloon drops galore. Revel in three parties in one as you move from one ballroom to another. The entertainment lineup includes The Nacho Men, Dance Party Music and Dueling Pianos.
Tavern Downtown's Olive Drop
The Tavern Downtown
www.tavernhg.com
Tavern Downtown will feature its annual NYE Olive Drop, beginning at the one-minute countdow to midnight. NYE revelers will have a front row seat to fireworks on Denver's largest rooftop patio. The two-foot illuminated olive will drop 20 feet into a 15-foot tall, seven-foot wide illuminated martini glass on the rooftop. At the signal of midnight, the Tavern will kick off a grand fireworks display.