Tennessee Travel Guide
Ring In The New Year In Chattanooga, Tennessee
Wherever
you are New Year’s Eve is the one holiday everyone will be celebrating. With
so many options to ring in the New year why not kick it off with a bit of
fun and funk this time by attending the funkiest blow-out party at the
Convention Center in Chattanooga. Or join an evening river cruise on the
Tennessee River and a mid-day party just for kids. There are numerous
possibilities the whole family will enjoy this year in Chattanooga!
When planning your trip why not make it a extended stay and start the New
Year by saving money on special packages that include accommodations, event
tickets and more. Perhaps one of the funniest events in Chattanooga is the
Funk Ball, featuring Here Come the Mummies and The Distribution. You can
join the funkiest New Year’s Eve Bash at the Chattanooga Convention Center
with dynamic sounds of today’s freakiest funk bands. Put on your dancing
shoes because there will be plenty of dancing room, ample bar service, plus
party favors and VIP reserved seating available with a private bar,
champagne toast, front-row access and more.
Among the other events to ring in a festive New
Year in Chattanooga are:
* Southern Belle Riverboat’s Early
Bird New Year's Eve Dinner – Enjoy Prime Rib & Shrimp Creole buffet
dinner as the Riverboat Ramblers play a little toe tappin' music. This is a
great cruise if you want to relax and celebrate, but be tucked in by
midnight! Reservations required.
http://www.chattanoogariverboat.com.
* Rhythm & Brews Live Music presents the New Years Eve with The Velcro Pygmies - Rock in the New Year with the Velcro Pygmies in downtown Chattanooga. Microbrews from Chattanooga’s Big River Grille & Brewing Works are served during the shows, along with your favorite domestic beers. http://www.Rhythm-brews.com.
* Creative Discovery Museum’s New Year’s at Noon – The parent’s answer to ‘how do you celebrate New Years with kids’? Families can celebrate together when at the stroke of noon, you’ll drink apple juice toasts to the old year and to the promise of the coming year. Make some shakers and finally join in the New Year’s Parade complete with live music. http://www.cdmfun.org.
* New Year’s Eve “Sleep in the Deep” at the Tennessee Aquarium – Celebrate the new year inside River and Ocean Journey with behind-the-scenes guided tours, animal encounters, special activities, pizza, “midnight” toast of a sparkling non-alcoholic beverage and continental breakfast.. Minimum age is 6. http://www.tnaqua.org/Events/Events.aspx.
By Melody Schubert
Getting There: While the events and dates may change, celebrating the New Year in Chattanooga is always a blast! To discover attractions, events, and more to experience visit http://www.chattanoogafun.com/.
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