As the New Year approaches, so does New Year’s Eve!

Everyone wants to find that special place and the best party where they will be able to ring in the New Year with all of their friends and family! In this blog we share our top 5 parties in Ottawa as well as some at home ideas if you don’t want to go out. After reading this, you will be on your way to making plans with your friends, finding the right outfit for the night and ready to have the time of your life for the last day of 2017!

Top 5 Parties List: 

1, Annual Ottawa New Year’s Eve Charity Ball

Formal night dressed in tuxedos and evening gowns, you will be indulged with a four-course meal and a DJ to dance your way into the New Year!

Location: Ottawa Conference and Event Centre,  http://www.ottawanewyearseve.ca/

 

2. Timeless NYE

The New Hot 89.9 and DNA presents are hosting the 2^nd annual Timeless. This Black-tie event will have you up on your feet enjoying the music of a live band and DJ. Nothing says New Year’s like a Champagne bar!

Location: Infinity Convention Centre, http://www.hot899.com/timeless-nye/

 

3. New Year’s Eve – A Great Gatsby Affair!

A night of mingling and making new friends at the singles and friends event! Enjoy a three-course meal, a Roaring 20’s photo booth, party favours and lots of dancing!

Location: Sheraton Ottawa Hotel,  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-years-eve-a-great-gatsby-affair-dinnerdance-for-singles-tickets-3940481085

 

4. Let’s Talk About Paul – New Year’s Eve Gala

Meatings Barbeque is ready to MEAT 2018 and they are inviting you! Supporting a great cause every year such as Make-A-Wish, Do It for Daron and more! This year is Dedicated to LetstalkaboutPaul GoFundMe Campaign. 100% of the proceeds will go to the GoFundMe campaign.

Location: Hooley’s Pub Elgin, https://www.facebook.com/events/587210984943237/

 

5, CANADA 150 CLOSING CELEBRATIONS

Parliament Hill will be the place to be for all ages and families on NYE! Enjoy performances by Carl Müren and Evana Müren, DJ Shub, Kardinal Offishall! The night will end with pyrotechnics and an amazing laser show!

Location: Parliament Hill Ottawa

 

 

 

At Home Ideas:

BYOA – Bring your own Appetizer:

Bringing your own appetizer will let your attendees bring one of their favourite dishes for friends to try and let your taste buds dance into the new year!

Make a 2017 memory board: Fill a life size poster with all your favourite memories with your friends and let the attendees a chance to rejoice on the good memories.

Hire a DJ: Best way to dance the night away is to hire a DJ. Create a playlist of your favourite songs, old and new and bust a move.

Decorate: Decorate your house with everything that screams New Year’s! From Confetti, streamers, tablecloths, balloons and string lights! Just always make sure to include hats and lots of party horns!!!!!

Photo booth: DIY photo booth is extremely easy to make! Grab a camera, make a back drop, and some accessories (mustache, sparkling glasses, champagne bottle, champagne glasses, etc.) and smile away!

Play games:  Games is always a great way to bring laughter and excitement to the party! Cards against humanity, Charades, New Year’s Resolution Guessing Game, Two Resolutions and a Lie,New Year’s Eve Minute to win It and much more!

Pick a theme: Picking a theme gets the attendees into the party and they get to dress up as well! You could include prices as well for best dressed, best couples, funniest, etc

Ball Drop:  This is a party must have, we are so fortunate to be in the same time zone as New York City!!!! Make sure you TV is turned on all night on the ball drop and turn it louder 10 minutes before midnight to make sure everyone gets excited!!!

 

We hope we have helped sparked your imagination in ringing in 2018 the perfect way! We wish you all a very Happy and Prosperous 2018!