Why Not Travel this New Year’s Eve?
New Year’s Eve parties used to be celebrated at the homes of family and friends. However, since massive-scale parties are broadcast on television for all to see, there is a longing in many Americans to hit the streets and live large for the night. Whether you plan on bundling up in Times Square or wearing that slinky dress to a Miami gala event, there are many options for the New Year’s Eve party hunter.
Each year, people look for a new kind of experience that fosters an environment of “letting loose” and “going wild,” yet also one that is comfortable. Here are some of the best New Year’s parties around the world.
Why not spend this New Years Eve in France? In Paris, you can see cabaret shows at Pigalle Place, take a Seine River dinner cruise, drink champagne at the Champs-Elysees and watch fireworks explode over the Eiffel Tower. If clubbing is one of your New Year traditions, then you may want to check out the Nouveau Casino, The Wagg, Le Troisieme Lieu, the REX Club and Divan du Monde. It might be best to work with a travel agent well in advance to book your France New Year’s Eve experience.
Pasadena, California has been home to some of the nation’s most treasured New Year’s Eve parties and New Year’s Day festivities for more than a century. The 121st Tournament of Roses parade will take place on January 1, 2010 at 8 am, featuring towering floats designed from roses, high-stepping horses, ballroom dancers, pyrotechnic displays and marching bands. Following the parade, the 91st Rose Bowl football game will take place featuring the top two college teams in the country. The history of the Rose Bowl began as the “Tournament East-West football game” in 1902 with Stanford playing the University of Michigan. After a score of 49-0 (Michigan), the officials wondered if chariot races, ostrich races and other events would be better than football. However, football returned with a vengeance in 1916, with The State College of Washington vs. Brown University in the first annual Rose Bowl game. With sports and parades, Pasadena has something for the whole family.
There are celebrations pretty much everywhere, so it’s up to you what sort of New Year’s Eve parties you’d like to attend. For some people, it’s all about the warm weather and the beaches. After all, why not start the new year with a pleasant vacation an escape from the dreary winter weather? For others, it’s about New Year traditions and experiencing the Big Apple like they’ve seen on television since they were kids. For sports fanatics, it’s about the big game and tailgating with friends.
For a lot of people, New Year’s Eve is the best night of the year. Find great New Years Eve ideas for celebrating this festive occasion at the Christmas Ideas site.