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Best New Year's Eve 2015 Parties In Detroit

Have any plans for New Years Eve? You should stay awake until midnight! What are you going to do to occupy yourself and others until the ball drops? Some people stay home watching movies, eating fun snacks and drinking special drinks. When the ball drops they toot their horns and yell "Happy New Year," maybe dance, and usually go to bed shortly afterwards. Is that your style? I think not. Here is a list of events for the true New Years Eve celebrators. Make the night interesting — it will be a night to remember.
Resolution Ball
2115 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
(248) 543-1000
www.resolutionballdetroit.com

The Resolution Ball at Fillmore Theatre is a big deal! There will be big screens showing hosts Live from Times Square so guests can see and hear the New Years Eve excitement. The fun begin at 8 p.m. and goes until 4 a.m. There will be live entertainment — performers such as illusionists and stilt walkers will be around. Food and drink will absolutely be available. Expect many upscale 20 and 30 year olds to attend. It's great for getting out, socializing, drinking and having a good time. Everyone must be over 21 to attend this event and you must have a valid drivers license. Tickets are anywhere from $95- 125.

The Drop
800 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 355-0413
www.motorcitynye.com

The Drop is Motor City's New Years Eve 2016 celebration. This event is free to the public. The excitement is stationed at Campus Martius Park. The celebration will go from 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. Several stages with live entertainers will light up the night. Food trucks will be near. There is a Kid Zone for the young ones and a heated tent and fire pit for those who get cold. Plan on watching the ball drop. And don't forget to grab a ride in the horse drawn carriage.

MGM Grand Detroit
1777 3rd St.
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 465-1650
www.mgmgranddetroit.com

Everything needed for a great New Years Eve can be found at the MGM Grand in Downtown Detroit: great restaurants, good entertainment, nice spas, luxury rooms in the hotel, stores to shop in and a casino. All in one place! On New Years Eve, many of the casual and signature restaurants will be open. In particular, AXIS Lounge, Ignite Sushi Bar & Lounge and V Nightclub will be open until 4 a.m. But the fun happens at V Nightclub. Feel like a star as you walk down the red carpet and continue to get starlet treatment from V Nightclub members all night long. Doors open at 10 p.m. for this event, and ticket prices start at $50.

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Detroit Symphony Orchestra
3711 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 576-5130
www.dso.org

It's the New Years Eve Bash 2016 with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The fun begins at 8 p.m. and lasts until 2 a.m. At 8 p.m., the strolling dinner begins. Make sure to have tiaras and fine hats as you enjoy drinking in the Music Box and Atrium. Enjoy a wonderful performance from the orchestra. Then have fun at the after-party, dancing the night away. Choosing the dinner party and after party packages are $150 each. Dinner and dancing is $250. The VIP Experience is $500.

Laurel Manor
39000 Schoolcraft Rd.
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 462-0770
www.laurelmanor.com

Have the best night at Laurel Manor! The fun begins at 7 p.m. The live entertainment hosts will be One Man Out. As you enjoy the music, eat the best food of your life. Hors d'oeuvres will be served, and there will be an open bar. Dinner consists of Filet Mignon and Tuscan Plated Duette. Desserts are scrumptious. The night includes socializing, drinking and dancing. Grab a hotel room afterwards. Tickets are $95 per person.

Royal Oak Music Theatre
318 W. 4th St.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 399-2980
www.royaloakmusictheatre.com

It's New Years Eve with Greensky Bluegrass! Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are anywhere from $35-50. People must be over 18 years old to attend this event. Enjoy drinking and dancing the night away while bringing in the New Year with Greensky Bluegrass, jamming to great bluegrass music.

Related: Best Family-Friendly New Year's Parties In The Detroit Area

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