New Year's Eve is the one holiday that is recognized all over the world, people saying goodbye to the year drawing to a close and welcoming in the one on the horizon. This year, usher it in with a splendid and grand party in Chattanooga - the place to be! From the newest & funkiest blow-out party at the Convention Center to an evening river cruise on the Tennessee River to a mid-day party just for kids, Chattanooga offers numerous celebrations for you to ring in the New Year.
Before coming to Chattanooga, plan ahead and make your visit a three-day weekend.
You'll save money by purchasing packages that include accommodations, event tickets and more. Also look for coupons on chattanoogafun.com that offer discounts on accommodations, attractions, restaurants and shopping.
Here's a list of what's happening for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day:
- Funk Ball 2010 with Here Come the Mummies & The Distribution ($): Dec. 31, 7 pm-1 am - Be a part of the NEW funkiest New Year's Eve Bash at the Chattanooga Convention Center in over 18,000 square feet of space, rockin' to the dynamic sounds of today's freakiest funk bands. There will be plenty of dancing room, ample bar service, party favors and VIP reserved seating available with a private bar, champagne toast, front-row access and more. Overnight packages available at the Chattanooga Marriott starting at $99 with special code: fkbfkba. (Packages do not include event tickets).
- Rhythm & Brews Live Music presents the "New Years Eve with The Velcro Pygmies"($): Dec. 31, 9:30 pm-Midnight - Rock in the New Year with the Velcro Pygmies in downtown Chattanooga. Microbrews from Chattanooga's Big River Grille & Brewing Works are served during the shows, along with your favorite domestic beers.
- New Year's Eve "Sleep in the Deep" at the Tennessee Aquarium ($): Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 @ 5:45 p.m. - Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 @ 8:30 a.m. - Here's your chance to Sleep in the Deep and usher in 2010 Aquarium-style! We will celebrate with special New Year's Shenanigans from around the world on your night of adventure inside River and Ocean Journey
- Southern Belle Riverboat's Early Bird New Year's Eve Dinner ($): Dec. 31, 4-6 pm -Enjoy Prime Rib & Shrimp Creole buffet dinner as the Riverboat Ramblers play a little toe tappin' music. This is a great cruise if you want to relax and celebrate, but be tucked in by midnight! Reservations required. http://www.chattanoogariverboat.com
- Southern Belle Riverboat's New Year's Eve Dinner ($): Dec. 31, 8:30-11:30 pm - Savor the hors d'oeuvres, Gulf shrimp cocktail followed by slow cooked Prime Rib & Shrimp Creole and more. Party includes favors, split of champagne, the Riverboat Ramblers and a DJ playing all the top 40 hits.
- Southern Belle Riverboat's "Pier 2 New Years Bash!" ($): Dec. 31-Jan. 1, 9 pm-1 am - Start the evening on our Grand Chandelier Deck with Shrimp Cocktail followed by a dinner buffet with Beef Shoulder Medallions, wild rice stuffed turkey roulade with a sun dried cranberry chutney and many other delectable dishes. There will be party favors, champagne and live music by Sweet Georgia Sound.
- Creative Discovery Museum's "New Year's at Noon" ($): Dec. 31, 11 am-1 pm - The parent's answer to 'how do you celebrate New Years with kids'? Families can celebrate together when at the stroke of noon, you'll drink apple juice toasts to the old year and to the promise of the coming year. Make some shakers and finally join in the New Year's Parade complete with live music.
- Chattanooga Choo Choo's "New Year's Rockin' Centennial Eve Party" & overnight package ($): Dec. 31-Jan. 1, 8 pm-1 am - Dance the night away to tunes from the 60s, 70s, and 80s with The Beaters. Cash bars and snacks will be available, and door prizes will be awarded during band breaks. Overnight packages available with tickets and meals included. You must be 21 years of age to attend party.
- Delta Queen Hotel's "Razzle! Dazzle! New Year's Eve Party" & overnight package ($): Dec. 31 - Jan. 1, 8 pm-1 am - Dinner/ Dancing at the Steamboat Supper Club, champagne & desserts at midnight, party favors, overnight accommodations, brunch on January 1, 2010. You can attend party only or purchase overnight package that includes tickets to the party and breakfast.
- New Year's Eve Party and Overnight Package at the Doubletree Hotel Chattanooga ($): Dec. 31, 8pm to 2am - Dance to the music of The Stratoblasters Band and a Celebrity Chattanooga DJ at the Doubletree Hotel Chattanooga (must be 21 to attend). Overnight package includes: a deluxe guest room for two, two tickets to the New Years Eve Party, a champagne toast at midnight and party favors for two, overnight self parking for one car, breakfast for two the following morning in Eleven Restaurant. 423-756-5150
- Vaudeville Café New Year's Eve Show ($): Dec. 31, 8:30-10:30 pm - Enjoy a special New Year's Eve showing of "Mystery of Flight 138" with lots of extra goodies. With a great twist, this will be a flight like you have never seen before!