Things to Do in the D on New Year's Eve Dec. 31, 2015
Here is a great kickoff list from Crain's Detroit Business' "30 Things to do in Detroit on New Year's Eve"
^Visit the Crain's page for full listing including dining, dancing and party listings. Only public and public institution events are listed here]. Add your suggestions below.
For the family
The Sixth Annual Motor City New Year’s Eve: The Drop
Ring in the new year in the heart of city with live entertainment and see “the D” drop on Woodward Avenue.
When: 4 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square, Detroit
Tickets: Free
More details here.
Macomb County New Year's Eve Gala
Featuring a children's New Year's Eve in Never Never Land with a petting zoo, face painting and karaoke with Peter Pan from 4-9 p.m. The adult event starts shortly after, leading to midnight fireworks.
When: 4 p.m.-12:15 a.m.
Where: 40 N. Main St., Mount Clemens
Tickets: Free
More details here.
Noon Year's Eve
Enjoy winter crafts, hot cocoa and cookies during this early afternoon countdown.
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Detroit Historical Museum
Tickets: Free
More details here.
New Year’s Eve Family Wave Rave
Stay the night and keep the whole family entertained at this waterpark party.
When: 3 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Where: Wyndham Garden Sterling Heights Tickets: Hotel rooms starting at $199
More details here.
Arts and culture
Detroit Symphony Orchestra New Year's Eve Bash
Walk the red carpet and toast with champagne as the DSO plays in the New Year.
When: Dinner at 8 p.m., concert at 10 p.m., afterparty until 2 a.m.
Where: Orchestra Hall, Max M. Fisher Music Center, Detroit
Tickets: $40-$500
More details here.
Kwanzaa Celebration
Celebrate the sixth principle of Kwanzaa, Kuumba [[creativity) with performances from singers, hip hop groups and spoken word artists.
When: Starts 6 p.m.
Where: Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit
Tickets: Free
More details here.
Riverside Marina Second Annual Bow Tie Affair
Champagne toast along the Detroit River.
When: 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Riverside Marina, Detroit
Tickets: $48.47 online; $65 at the door
More details here.
New Year's Eve Bash: Old School Jam
Enjoy a night of classic hits with performances by The S.O.S Band, Alexander O'Neil and Cherelle, Howard Hewett, Al Hudson and One Way.
When: Starts 8 p.m.
Where: Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Detroit
Tickets: $50-$90
More information here.
