Hello, 2020!
The end of 2019 is approaching and along with it some memorable moments. Who can forget the uproar caused by the finale of Game of Thrones, the ending of Avengers, and, most importantly, Baby Yoda? It was another crazy year, and it deserves to end with a bang.
Denver is ready to say goodbye to 2019 and begin 2020 in full celebration mode, offering a plethora of events that suits everybody's various definition of fun. Whether you prefer to spend your New Year's Eve dressed up to the nines or you're looking for a more quiet celebration, here are 12 NYE events you should check out. (Fireworks guaranteed.)
New Year's Eve Fireworks in Denver
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When: December 31, 9 p.m.
Where: 16th Street Mall, Denver
Price: Free
It's not New Year's Eve without a spectacle of fireworks, and Denver will celebrate the close of 2019 with the 18th Annual New Year's Fireworks Downtown. The event features two fireworks shows, one starting at 9 p.m. and the second one at midnight. Each show will run for about eight minutes and will be synched to music performed by live DJs.
New Year's Eve Denver Union Station
When: December 31
Where: Denver Union Station
Price: $65–$200
The event features an incredible light show inside the Great Hall and a silent disco with the choice of three types of music from DJs. If you want to upgrade your celebration, pay the $200 admission for a VIP Speakeasy experience completed with intimate piano performances and unlimited drinks and hors d'oeuvres.
Resolution NYE 2019
When: December 31, 7:30 p.m.
Where: McNichols Civic Center Building
Price: $99–$149
The center and art gallery host the 11th Resolution NYE, where you can celebrate the start of the new year indulgently. The event features an open bar, three levels of dance parties, party favors, and more. Dress up in your best party attire and sip on unlimited cocktails as you wait for the ball to drop.
Denver's Grandest New Year's Eve Party
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When: December 31
Where: Grand Hyatt Denver
Price: $159
Enjoy four parties in one at Denver's Grandest New Year's Eve Party. Hosted at the Grand Hyatt Denver Downtown, the party includes open bar, dinner buffet, admission to four areas of entertainment and champagne toast at midnight. Get your party hats and favors and countdown at midnight to the music of The Nacho Men and DJ Club X Band.
Decadence
When: December 31, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Colorado Convention Center
Price: $89–$259
If you are looking to dance the night away, you should celebrate New Year's Eve at Decadence. The biggest NYE dance celebration comes back to Denver for the 9th year in a row. The two-night event has an impressive line up of the biggest EDM artists in the world, including Bassnectar, Diesel, Steve Aoki, Tiesto, and more.
Roaring into the 20s
When: December 31, 8 p.m.
Where: Bigsby's Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant
Price: $125–$450
Dress up in your best flapper dress and gloves in a revitalized, historic warehouse. The event includes a festive buffet with special holiday treats, three drinks, complimentary champagne for a midnight toast, and party favors.
If you are looking for other 20's-themed parties, there is also Roaring into 2020 1920's Style and Mr. Gatsby's New Year's Eve at The Ramble Hotel.
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NYE Fireworks The Woods
When: December 31, 9 p.m.
Where: The Woods, Denver
Price: $95
Enjoy live Latin music, cocktails, and a spectacular view of the New Year's fireworks. The event includes two drinks plus champagne for the midnight toast, bites of food, and live performances.
2020 New Years Eve 54Thirty
When: December 31, 8 p.m.
Where: 54Thirty Rooftop, Denver
Price: $25
If you are looking to celebrate New Year's Eve but don't want to spend too much, 54thirty hosts a party at the highest open-air rooftop in Denver. Enjoy the best view of the fireworks while sipping on champagne at midnight. You also have the option of reserving a VIP table to ensure an unobstructed view of the fireworks.
Uptown 5280 Singles New Year's Eve Party
When: December 31, 8 p.m.
Where: Knights of Columbus, Denver
Price: $35
The event includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres, live music, and a champagne toast at midnight. The fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Crawl Til The Ball Falls
When: December 31, 6 p.m.
Where: Various locations
Price: $15–$45
Barcrawlerz presents the bar crawl to end all bar crawls of 2019, Crawl Til The Ball Falls. The ticket includes a map of the participating bars, their locations, and their drink specials to celebrate the New Year. If you are not about the fancy galas and big parties, the bar crawl is a great way to grab a few drinks with friends and countdown the beginning of the New Year.
Introverts New Years Eve Party
When: December 31, 9 p.m.
Where: BookBar, Denver
Price: $30
If parties and nights out on the town are not your jam, you should check out the Introverts New Year's Eve Party. Enjoy a cozy night with like-minded people, where you can read books on your own, participate in board games coloring parties. The event includes snacks, a champagne toast at midnight, and 20 percent off any book purchase.
How will you be celebrating the New Year? Are there any fun NYE events in Denver we missed? Let us know in the comments below. We'll see you in 2020!
