Information and events on celebrating 2009 New Years Eve in New Jersey. Here you can find places or events that celebrate New Year's Eve with an unusual twist; not found at the other in-door alcoholic dominant celebrations that New Years Eve has come to be associated with.
From cruises with dinner and fireworks, and overnight stays on a battleship, and First Night non-alcoholic family events you can find it here.
Things to do to Celebrate New Year's Eve in New Jersey
December 31, 2009 New Years Eve Events
House of Blues in Showboat December 31, 2009
10 pm
801 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ
(609) 236–BLUE (2583)
O.A.R. band will perform at this New years Eve
Deep Sea Splash New Year's Eve Party December 31, 2009
(9:00 pm - 2:00 am)
Celebrate the New Year at Adventure Aquarium and its CURRENTS Ballroom. With the best view of the Philadelphia skyline and our underwater creatures, this party is one you can't miss. Enjoy open bar & champagne toast at Midnight, delicious hors d'oeuvres and food stations, premium view of the fireworks, music and entertainment and complimentary parking. Ticket prices are $99 General Admission and $135 VIP.
Brazilian New Year's Party December 31, 2009
8:00PM
Newark Symphony Hall
Terrace Ballroom
1020 Broad Street, Newark, NJ
For tickets, contact Suellen or Regina at 973-465-0445
A family New Year's party for adults & children
Ballroom Tickets: $100 Adults / $60 Children (Over 10 Years Old)
New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise December 31, 2009
Spirit Cruises 866-483-3866
Departing:
Lincoln Harbor Marina in Weehawken, NJ
$181.90 per person
Board: 9:00 p.m.
Cruise: 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
This four-hour event features a three-hour cruise and offers amazing views of New York City's sensational skyline, a delicious dinner buffet, a DJ for your dancing entertainment, our talented waitstaff singing solos, a premium open bar and a champagne toast at midnight. This New Year's Eve is already special. With a blue full moon making an illuminating appearance in the night sky and a special fireworks display, it will be a sight etched in memory for years to come. .
Family Friendly First Night Celebrations Bring in the New Year on December 31, 2009 with First Night activities at these affordable family-friendly, alcohol free, festivals to celebrate arts and culture.
First Night celebrations are nationally recognized and are held in many communities in New Jersey. They are volunteer driven and offer parades, fireworks, entertainment, storytelling, and magic shows. Pre sale tickets are usually required for these events. Please call to ensure access to the indoor entertainment events.
New Jersey towns offering First Night events:
Haddenfield, NJ
856.429.4700, ext. 300
Downtown Haddonfield comes alive this New Year's Eve with over 20 performers will be on hand for your entertainment and you can visit one of the many food stands for something to eat as well. Festivities begin 6pm. Purchase a button for $12 to have access to this event
Maplewood/South Orange
973-763-4778
First Night in Maplewood/South Orange will take place at Columbia High School from 4-6pm and again from 7-11pm. Over 20 artists are scheduled to perform. Fireworks go off at at 6:30 pm.
Montclair
The arts friendly town of Montclair is planning another First Night Event to usher in 2010. Past musical performers include Little Feat and the Beatles tribute band The Fab Faux. At 5:00, the first night activities begin. You need to buy your buttons (tickets) on line ahead of time. The cost is $16.75. The web site address is: firstnightmontclair.org. On the day of the event, you may be able to buy a button at the Municipal Building, 20 Claremont Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042.
MorrisTown
(973) 455-0708 Morris County First Night is a non-alcoholic event in Morristown that takes place from 7pm-midnight. Over 400 artists and 80 performers are scheduled to attend this year's celebration. Free parking and shuttle bus service will be provided. Ticket prices vary based on date of purchase. Buy between December 1-15: $15. December 16-30: $20. December 31: $25. Kids under 4 are free.
Ocean City
609-399-7082
Ocean City First Night Say goodbye to 2009 and hello to 2010 on the Ocean City Boardwalk in Cape May County. In addition to performers, rides, and fireworks, you can also make a sit down dinner reservation. Tickets are $14 per person. Sit down dinner is an extra $20 per person and seating times are on the hour from 4-9pm. The legendary rhythm and blues band The Coasters will put on three shows at 9pm, 10pm, and 11pm. Coasters tickets $3. Free shuttle bus service will be provided from parking lots to Boardwalk.
Fireworks at Seaside Heights - First Night December 31, 2009
On the boardwalk Fireworks at 5:30 pm
The First Night bracelet makes a great stocking stuffer or a gift for a neighbor or friend. For a cost of $5.00 per bracelet you and your entire family can enjoy a day filled with entertainment. Starting at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 31st there will be performances by the Give and Take Jugglers, and an illusion show. There will be music, comedy, face painters, balloonists, and caricature portrait drawings in each of the participating arcades along the boardwalk. All attendees are required to purchase bracelets that entitle them to all entertainment, free carousel rides and entries into a drawing for two gift baskets one for children and one for adults that are valued at over $250.00. The winning passport will be drawn at 5:00 p.m. and the winner does not have to be present in order to win. After the drawing the night will come to an end with a spectacular fireworks show at 5:30 p.m. located on the beach in-between the two amusement piers. Bracelets will be on sale starting Friday, November 27th at the County Connection in the Ocean County Mall.
New Year’s Eve on Battleship New Jersey
December 31, 2009 6:00 PM - January 1,/2010 10:00 AM
2500 S. Broadway
The Battleship New Jersey Camden, NJ 08104
(866) 877-6262 www.battleshipnewjersey.org
Tickets for the fireworks display are available in advance by calling (856) 966-1652, ext. 108, or at the box office on New Year's Eve.
Reservations are required for the New Year's Eve Encampment Children under six cannot participate. Call (856) 966-1652, ext. 203 to reserve your spot aboard the ship!
Ring in the New Year with fireworks, history and a sleep over.
The Battleship New Jersey is a fantastic place to ring in the New Year with a front-row seat to the fireworks display over the Delaware River. The event benefits the ongoing restoration and educational efforts aboard the storied ship. Refreshments, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, will be available for purchase.
Make it a real family adventure and have a sleep over aboard the Battleship New Jersey! The annual New Year’s Eve Encampment includes a tour of the ship, a ride on the 4-D flight simulator, dinner and breakfast served in the mess hall, overnight accommodations in the sailors' quarters and a great view of the fireworks.
Looking for an unusual way to begin the New Year with a splash? Participate in the 8th Annual Sons of Ireland Polar Bear Plunge on January 1, 20010.
Convention Hall
1300 Ocean Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
732.897.881
10am-12pm Check-in
12:45pm Bagpipe to Beach
1pm Plunge
1-3pm Entertainment by Brian Kirk & the Jirks
All proceeds raised will be donated to charity. Please visit www.sonsofireland.org for pre-registration or to learn more about the event or charities.
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