Jump, jive and have a ball. There are New Year’s Eve celebrations aplenty, Valley residents.
Which way you choose to roll into 2025 might depend on what side of town you are in.
In Mesa, Noon Year’s Eve Celebration allows some to celebrate 2025 early with a 10 a.m. start at Main and MacDonald streets in downtown Mesa, according to a press release.
“Hosted by Mesa Mayor John Giles and produced by the Downtown Mesa Association, this celebration brings a fresh twist to traditional New Year’s festivities by making them accessible to visitors and families with children of all ages,” the press release stated. “The noon countdown will culminate in an aerial acrobatic performance, colorful pyrotechnic displays and a sparkling apple cider toast.”
In addition, the event is expected to include on-site photo booths, face painting and free crafts and cookie decorating, the press release stated. For information, contact John Zielonka at 480-644-5294.
Boogie down at the Phoenix Symphony’s Disco Inferno, if that’s more your style. The event, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, will feature Grammy winner Tamika Lawrence who is expected to sing ABBA’s hit, “Dancing Queen” and “Hotel California” by the Eagles among others, according to the Phoenix Symphony website. Tickets range from $45 to $160 each.
For information, visit https://www.phoenixsymphony.org/show/new-years-eve-disco-inferno/
Looking for a spot to get some good food? JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix is offering a six-course meal at its restaurant Tía Carmen at 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix. Prices range from $110 to $169 per person, according to the website. For more information, visit https://www.tiacarmendesertridge.com/.
Talking Stick Resort’s Ocean Trail restaurant also has a special New Year’s Eve menu, according to the website. The featured entree comes with shrimp, scallops, clams and a 4 oz. lobster tail with pasta and Cajun creme sauce, the website stated. The cost is $49 each. For more information, visit:
https://www.talkingstickresort.com/promotions/casino-promotions/ring-in-2025/
At Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel in Phoenix, party-goers can ring in the new year like its the 1920s at Gatsby’s House hosted by phoenixnightlife.com. Tickets start at $55.25 and come with two to three prepaid drinks, depending on which ticket you purchase, according to the eventbrite website.
“Phoenix Nightlife invites party-goers to ring in the new year in true 1920s flapper fashion at the Gatsby’s House NYE celebration,” the website stated. “This exclusive event will be hosted at Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel with prepaid drinks included in all tickets, complimentary appetizers (and a) live (deejay).” Festivities start at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31. For more information, visit www.vipnightlife.com.
Dress up for New Year’s Eve at Thunderbird Lounge Labyrinth Masquerade Ball, 710 W. Montecito Ave., Phoenix. Admission is free.
