NEW YEAR'S EVE IN DENVER
New Year’s Eve Fireworks 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 2010 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.
Noon Year's Eve at the Children’s Museum
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!
Zoo Year's Eve
Denver Zoo
www.denverzoo.org
On the brink of a brand new year, children can also experience the fun of Zoo Year’s Eve, a wild New Year’s Eve party beginning at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 with entertainment and activities that lead up to an early countdown to the New Year at 9 p.m. It’s the perfect night for families to celebrate together without stretching the limit on bedtime! The kids will also love Zoo Lights, with thousands of glittering lights all over the Zoo’s 38 acres.
Night in Vienna
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.
White Rose Gala
Grand Hyatt Denver
www.NewYearsEveBlockParty.com
A party that is over the top with beautiful people, amazing entertainers and the best DJ's in Colorado playing the hottest hits. White Rose Gala has a flair of "upscale" but still very accessible by anyone with just the slightest sense of style and appreciation for quality.
Denver's Grandest New Year's Eve Party
Grand Hyatt Denver
http://www.granddenver.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/offers/details.jsp?offerId=42508309&isBookable=true
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.