Washington, DC offers a variety of events and parties to help visitors ring in the New Year. From night clubs to hotel galas to a more laid back dining out and the theatre, Washington, DC is a great place to celebrate January 1, 2009. Some of the highlights include the following:
- First Night Alexandria in Northern Virginia is a family-focused, alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration. With a firework extravaganza on the front lawn of the George Washington Masonic Temple and close to 200 performances throughout the evening, this is a great event for DC visitors. Tickets are on sale and if you buy them online before Christmas it will cost you $12. After Christmas, the price goes up. If you are looking for a hotel to stay at in the area, consider the Hotel Monaco.
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- The Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria, VA. James Bond: 007 License to Thrill" Thunderball Gala. This James Bond themed gala is perfect for martini lovers—shaken, not stirred of course. Lots of entertainment, food and fun await party goers. Rooms are $99 and self-parking is $13. www.hiltonalexandriamc.com. Attire: Black tie optional, evening gown, Black/White Tuxedo, Bond Villain/Bond Girl character. General Admission is from 8:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. with VIP and Presidential Admission starting at 6:30 p.m. Early Bird Regular, VIP and Presidential Tickets are $139, $189 and $250. Ticket prices increase incrementally as blocks are sold out. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.EuronetInternational.com/NewYearsEveDC.
- L'Enfant Plaza Hotel Inner Caucus New Year's Eve Gala. Five ballrooms and lounges will keep party goers dancing and having a good time. Sponsored by Inner Caucus and WHUR (96.3 FM) this is a black tie optional celebration. 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW; 202-466-1646. http://www.innercaucus.com.
- 9:30 Club. Robert Randolph and the Family Band. This group will keep you partying til the AM. Tickets are $55. 815 V St. NW; 202-393-0930. http://www.930.com.
- Washington, DC Countdown at Fur Night Club. Four unique places to ring in the New Year—the mink room is devoted to music from the 1980’s; the main floor will feature hip hop and the top 40; top 40 and eighties in the Martini Lounge; and Latin in the Mafia room. Tickets are $25. 33 Patterson St. NE; 202-842-3401. http://www.furnightclub.com.
- Hilton Washington: Professionals in the City New Year's Eve Gala. Passport to the World is the theme of this gala. Travel time zone by time zone, beginning in a room with a Toyko theme and work your way to the Bollywood Bash and the Red Light District. To learn more or purchase tickets, click here.
- See Legally Blonde the Musical at the Kennedy Center and dine at one of DC’s many restaurants. Visit opentable.com to make a reservation.
