The best parties this holiday season are in Reno and Sparks for New Year's Eve celebrations for every member of the family. Find everything from gourmet meals to rockin' concerts and raucous parties in Reno, Sparks, and Lake Tahoe. The good news is, Downtown Reno casinos have brought back the fireworks at midnight.
Reno New Year's Eve Celebrations
The Eldorado Hotel Casino
The Brew Brothers is offering up local favorite Dave Reinhart at 10 p.m. for only $10, and they'll be free entertainment and party favors throughout the casino. It's best to make reservations for the casino's restaurants, who'll all be serving special menus; call 800-648-5966 or 775-786-5700. The Eldorado is located at 345 North Virginia Street.
Grand Sierra Resort
The Grand Sierra Resort is hosting a casino floor party with champagne, party favors, and plenty of free giveaways. For more information 1-800-648-3568 or 775-324-9444 for reservations. The Grand Sierra is located at 2500 East Second Street.
The Peppermill
All the Peppermill restaurants are offering special dinner menus for New Year's Eve, including the Peppermill Island Buffet, Adults are $26.99 for dinner, and children from 4 through 11 are $11.99 for dinner. They also offer in-room dining for a more intimate celebration, and there will be a champagne toast at midnight throughout the casino.
They're offering Maxxt Out playing rock and roll in the Terrace Lounge on New Year's Eve, Sidrous Armada in the Cabaret Lounge, and a rockin' New Year's Eve Party in the EDGE Nightspot. Tickets are $55 in advance, and $60 at the door. For more information and reservations, call 800-648-6992. The Peppermill is located at 2702 South Virginia Street.
Chris Cady’s Get Hypnotized Audience Participation Comedy Hypnosis Show
A New Years Eve Reno’s all ages show. Tickets are 25.00 adults, 20.00 seniors 20.00 kids. Military FREE. At the Pioneer Theater, 775-324-7474.
John Ascuaga's Nugget
The Nugget serves a free champagne toast at the Casino Cabaret beginning at 11:45 p.m., including party favors throughout the casino. In addition, there will be a New Year's Party in the Celebrity Showroom featuring Escalade from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Free entertainment is also going on in the Casino Cabaret, Orozko Lounge, and Trader Dick's. For information, call 800-648-1177. John Ascuaga's Nugget is located at 1100 Nugget Avenue in Sparks. The Nugget is offering special room packages for New Year's, too.
Lake Tahoe Celebrations
MontBleu Resort
Check out the XS New Year's Eve Celebration at the MontBleu Resort. Celbrations take place in the Blu Nightclub, Opal Ultra Lounge and the Convention Center. Opal and Blu doors open at 8 p.m., and drink prices are low. Call: 888-829-7630 or 775-588-3515 for more information and tickets.
Sparks New Year's Celebrations
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