New Year’s Eve fireworks | Northstar California ·
Fireworks
6 p.m. | Kirkwood
6 p.m. | Mt. Rose
9 p.m. | Village at Heavenly
9 p.m. | Village at Northstar
9 p.m. | Squaw Valley
10 p.m. | Downtown Reno
Hit the Reno parties
Tick Tock New Year’s Eve Party | Peppermill | 8 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Capri Ballroom Party | Peppermill | 9:30 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Celebration | Grand Sierra Resort | 9:30 p.m.
Rockin’ The Dome Dance Party | Silver Legacy | 10 p.m.
Amplified DJs party | Knitting Factory | 10 p.m.
Get ready to celebrate the end of 2014, and the start of 2015 with New Year’s Eve festivities that will rock Lake Tahoe and Truckee. From family friendly celebrations to late-night parties to swanky parties, Tahoe has something for everyone. Between the mountainside fireworks, family friendly options and mouthwatering menus, there’s plenty
to keep the party going all night.
Make reservations at your favorite restaurants early; see Events for special New Year’s Eve dinners. And, don’t forget to book a room to stay the night or take the free night shuttle running until 2 a.m. on the North Shore on New Year’s Eve. For information on the schedule, call (866) 216-5222 or visit tahoetruckeetransit.com.
Fire & Ice Celebration
Ring in the New Year at Northstar with the annual Fire & Ice New Year’s Celebration for all ages from noon to 10 p.m. There will be a DJ on the Village Stage from noon to 3 p.m., complimentary face painting from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., live music by Petty Theft from 7 to 9 p.m., a spectacular fireworks show at 9, s’mores, drink specials, shopping, dining, ice skating and more. Visit northstarcalifornia.com.
New Year’s Eve celebration
Ring in 2014 in classic Clair Tappaan Lodge-style with a talent show for the youngsters (and perhaps the adults, too), sledding, games, a piñata, a scavenger hunt around the building, great meals and treats, music in the Great Room, and a blazing fire. RSVP (530) 426-3632.
Mt. Rose 50th Anniversary
Mt. Rose celebrates its 50th Anniversary from 4 to 6 p.m. with a Kids Torchlight Parade and fireworks at the Main Lodge. Visit skirose.com.
Torchlight Parade
Tahoe Donner celebrates New Year’s Eve with the annual Torchlight Parade, a family favorite event at the Downhill Ski Area that includes a fun parade, music and intermediate nighttime skiing for ages 10 and up who can ride unassisted. Registration starts at 4:30 p.m. Visit tahoedonner.com.
Torchlight Parade & Fireworks
If you out in Kirkwood enjoying the deep powder, hang around for the Kirkwood Torchlight Parade starting at 6 p.m. followed by a spectacular fireworks display viewable from the Village Plaza area. Visit Kirkwood.com.
New Year’s Eve at MontBleu
Live music from SF DJ Miles Medina plus go-go dancers, body painting and more are part of the festivities at MontBleu starting at 8 p.m. Party-goers may enjoy all-access passes to three parties on New Year’s in Opal Ultra Lounge, Blu Nightclub and our 16,000-square-foot convention center. $55 advance, $75 week of the event. Tickets at box office or ticketmaster.com.
Family festivities at Heavenly
It’s family friendly fun in the Village at Heavenly from 6 to 9 p.m. with world-class music, games, fireworks and the world’s only Gondola Ball Drop. Entertainment includes an outdoor concert, ice sculpting performances, fire dancers, a photo booth and face painting. Visit skiheavenly.com.
New Year at Squaw
Families can ring in the New Year at Squaw Valley starting with a Torchlight Parade at sunset, with a family friendly dinner at 6 p.m. and East Coast toast at 9 p.m. local time at High Camp. $59 adults, $39 12 and younger; Tram ticket not included. Then enjoy a fireworks at 9 p.m. with the best viewing at the KT Base Bar. Those 21 and older can head to Olympic House for a rockin’ party to celebrate new beginnings and welcome 2015 in style from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with live music and DJs, featuring five bars. $10 at door.
New Year’s Eve celebrations
Resort at Squaw Creek hosts New Year’s Eve celebrations for everyone. The New Year’s Eve Grand Celebration features dinner, entertainment, a live band, dancing, party favors and a champagne toast for 21 and older starting at 7 p.m. Formal attire is requested. $95 advance, $120 on Dec. 31. Tickets available for the Grand Celebration only starting at 9 p.m. with dessert, live entertainment, party favors and champagne toast for $35 advance, $49 on Dec. 31. A five-course dinner with party favors, live music and a champagne toast will be offered at Six Peaks for $149 per person. The Kids’ Night Out New Year’s Eve Bash for ages 4 to 15 features dinner, kid-friendly games, crafts, party goodies, a kid-friendly DJ and a dessert station from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will be a celebratory balloon drop at 9 p.m. and a late night movie that begins at 11 p.m. $75. RSVP (530) 581-6610.
New Year’s Eve Party
Ring in the New Year in style with a formal New Year’s Party at West Shore Café with noisemakers, a four-course dinner, appetizers and drinks from 8 to 10 p.m., live music by Danny Strutevant during dinner, followed by dancing to a DJ, and a midnight champagne toast. 21+ only. $95. RSVP (530) 525-5200.
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
Ring in the New Year at Homewood’s New Year’s Eve Extravaganza with the infectiously funky grooves of Lake Tahoe’s own Drop Theory from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Enjoy beer, wine and cocktail specials all night at the Fireplace Tavern bar in the South Lodge, with a dance floor set up in the dining room. Doors open at 8. 21+. $25 advance online, $30 at the door. Tickets skihomewood.com.
New Year’s Eve cruise
Ring in the New Year with an evening cruise aboard the “Tahoe Queen” from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Guests may enjoy live music and dancing, passed hors d’oeuvres, a lavish dinner buffet and a champagne toast at midnight. Limited space. $135 adults, $65 12 and younger. RSVP (800) 238-2463.
Bounce Festival & Bass Heavy bash
The Bounce Festival and Bass Heavy combine forces for New Year’s Eve to push the musical envelope and bring in the newest sounds to the Tahoe Biltmore with a dance party starting at 8 p.m. This year’s headliner is Late Night Radio, who makes his Tahoe Basin debut. His background in hip hop keeps his cuts funky and inventive with an unshakable commitment to soulful grooves. Even when LNR breaks into high-energy, cabinet-rattling climaxes, his sound stays deep and emotive.
Leading up to the ball dropping is two of Santa Cruz’s top exports, Smasheltooth and Andrew the Pirate. The local presence is strong, as well, with Zebuel’s Smoked Out Soul, Auxiliary, Bass-Mentality, IJV and Gurbtron. The Bounce family brings CASUAL ENCOUNTERS, a three-way tag team between Craigslist Hook-Up, Lucky and Bryn. 21+ only. $20-$25 advance, $40 at the door. Tickets Tahoe Biltmore, New Moon Natural Foods locations, Melting Pot World Emporium in Reno and thebouncefestival.com.
New Year’s Eve Party
Crystal Bay Casino hosts a New Year’s Eve party with Jackie Greene Band (see In The Groove for more info) and an after party with Mark Sexton Band in the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room at 10 p.m. $45, $65 VIP includes a pre-party in the ballroom and a meet and greet with Jackie Greene Band from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets crystalbaycasino.com.
