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It’s always nice to ring in the new year surrounded by people you cherish, so join these establishments on New Year’s Eve to celebrate the coming year.
Step into the Roaring Twenties at The Westin Southlake's annual New Year's Eve celebration in the Grand Ballroom from 9 p.m. to midnight on Dec. 31. Join the pre-party at The Curve Lounge and enjoy live music at the bar. Once the party starts, dance the night away to live music by Backbeat in a radiant 1920s atmosphere. Then at midnight, raise your glasses and toast to new beginnings surrounded by all the glitz and glam of the Great Gatsby era!
Glass Cactus At The Gaylord Texan
Cheers to the end of 2023 at Glass Cactus’ New Year’s Eve bash on Dec. 31! Party along to Nerd Halen at 8 p.m., followed by the “greatest disco band in the world” Le Freak at 10 p.m. Sample various hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, make a champagne toast and enjoy festive party favors. Then at midnight, step out onto the lakefront destination’s balcony to ring in the new year under the stars.
Party like it’s 1994 at Arlington’s one-of-a-kind retro arcade on Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Join thousands of guests in five hours of unlimited play, a midnight breakfast buffet, a champagne toast and the iconic midnight confetti explosion that will have you stepping into 2024 with a shine.
Put on your dancing boots for a Western-themed New Year’s Eve celebration from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Fort Worth’s Kimpton Harper Hotel. Located on the 24th floor, Refinery 714 provides a perfect view of the night skyline, where you might just catch a couple of fireworks in the distance once midnight rolls around! Sip on signature cocktails and premium beverages while grooving to classic and contemporary hits from the live vinyl DJ.
This year, go out with a bang at Reunion Tower's eighth-edition firework show commencing at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31. The Dallas skyline will come alive with a breathtaking display of over 5,000 pyrotechnic special effects, a stunning 259 LED light display and nearly 300 drones for a truly memorable event. The tower's Crown Block restaurant will host a prix fixe dinner and celebration featuring rare steaks and gourmet seafood that will only add to one glamorous evening. You can also join local watch parties at Echo Lounge & Music Hall, Texas Ale Project and Southside Ballroom if you’re looking for a party closer to ground level.