As the clock ticks down on 2014 there will be plenty of places to count down to midnight. Whether you are taking in a dinner with some dancing, or indulging in some holiday spirits, there’s sure to be a party for you as we ring in a new year. A cash drop from the roof, taking in the fireworks at the Lakeside or heading up to the mountains are all options available around Penticton as we enter 2015.
Mule Nightclub
The 3rd Annual Make It Rain New Year’s Eve Bash will feature champagne, complimentary party favours and a surprise special guest DJ. As the night comes to a close the Mule will literally make it rain cash with $1,000 being dropped from the ceiling at the stroke of midnight.
Tickets are $10 in advance, sold at the Mule, and $15 at the door.
The Copper Mug Pub
The Copper Mug Pub will be serving up dinner and opening up the dance floor for the rest of the year on Dec. 31. Tickets are $20 and available at the Copper Mug. A ticket gets you party favours and your choice of a prime rib, stuffed chicken or seafood pasta dinner. Music will be provided by Hard Hitting Games.
Firehall Brewery
Five-piece band the Great White North will help bring 2014 to a close with the folk-rock stylings of Michael Szalay, Sid Ruhland, Sean Petersen, Polo Veintimilla and Carson Ruhland. The band will cover songs spanning from the 50s to today including everything from classic tunes from Neil Young and Elvis Presley to Kings of Leon and the Black Keys.
The celebration takes place at the Pappa’s Firehall Bistro, which is under new ownership, on Main Street in Oliver.
Tickets are $15 each, or two for $25, and are available at the Firehall Bistro. Tickets include champagne and the Firehall Brewery draught will be on special with a special release cask being tapped for one night only.
Penticton Lakeside Resort
Take in the fireworks display in the Grand Ballroom at the Penticton Lakeside Resort with a dinner buffet, music by DJ Russ, a champagne toast and party favours. Tickets are $55 a person and can be purchased at the Lakeside Resort front desk or over the phone at 250-493-8221.
The Hooded Merganser Bar and Grill is taking reservations for New Year’s Eve and is featuring the acoustic stylings of the Gord McLaren Duo and a front row seat for the fireworks display. For reservations call 250-487-4663.
The Bufflehead Pasta and Tapas room is taking reservations for a New Year’s Eve that will feature an exclusive, french cuisine-inspired menu, a view of the fireworks and music by DJ Billy Retro. Reservations can be made at 250-493-9768.
Tug’s Taphouse
Formerly Best Damn Sports Bar, Tug’s Taphouse will be ringing in the new year with a new name, champagne, music and party favours.
Apex Mountain Resort
An early fireworks show for families will start off the night at 6:30 p.m. The party then starts at the Gunbarrel Saloon featuring live music by the Kelowna band Honest Woods, a bar snack buffet from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and fireworks at midnight. Tickets are $35 plus tax and can be purchased in person at the Gunbarrel Saloon or call 250-292-8515.
The Barking Parrot
The Barking Parrot will have no cover on New Year’s Eve welcoming one and all to come enjoy the classic champagne and party favours that have become synonymous with the start of a new year. There will be a fireworks display when the clock hits midnight and music by DJ Jerome.
Getting home
More important than parties or new year’s resolutions is getting home safe. Penticton Transit will be offering up extra services and a bus will be running the “party loop” from 7 p.m. And closing up shop around 3 a.m. All regular night routes will be extended until later in the evening.
