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Detroit 2014 New Year’s Eve Events
December 23, 2013·By BLAC Editorial
Looking for a NYE party in the Motor City? We’ve made a list of the best end-of-the-year celebrations to ring in 2014
December 23, 2013
et the countdown begin! But before the ball drops, consider your New Year's kiss and where you'll be at the stroke of midnight. Although we can't help you score a better sweetie, we can tell you where to go. Here's your guide to the best New Year's Eve celebrations in the Detroit on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013.
Resolution Ball at The Fillmore Detroit
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Address: 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Cost: $75-$100
- Phone: 313-961-5451
The New Year's Eve 2014 Resolution Ball invites you to indulge in all your bad habits before you make your resolutions. And before you go reaching for the stars when it comes to resolutions, we should remind you-make resolutions you can honor all year! Fire breathers, illusionists and acrobatics are the highlights of this NYE shindig.
On the River Gala at Andiamo Detroit Riverfront
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Address: 400 Renaissance Center, Detroit
- Cost: $80
- Phone: Rodney Gary (313-622-8088) or Michele Whitted (248-850-8017)
Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Nu Alpha Sigma Chapter and Sisters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Rho Zeta Chapter at this black tie-optional affair. With so many fraternities and sororities in the house, this party guarantees an evening of college-styled fun for a "Greek" Year.
A Sweet New Year at Sugar House
- Time: 9 p.m.
- Address: 2130 Michigan Ave. Detroit
- Cost: $75
- Phone: 313-962-0123
At The Sugar House, the New Year has never looked so sweet, featuring a champagne toast, door prizes and other spirited goodies. If you don't have a date to this party, cozy up to one of Sugar House's signature craft cocktails and get mingling to snag your New Year's Eve kiss partner before midnight.
A Musical Year with Charlie Wilson and Fantasia at Fox Theatre
- Time: 9 p.m.
- Address: 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Cost: $75-$150
- Phone: 800-745-3000
Grab your sweetie and let Charlie Wilson serenade you into 2014 with special guests Fantasia and Kiko. Attendees are encouraged to dress to impress. Need some ideas? Check out our BLAC Detroit 2013 holiday gift guide. https://blac.media/BLAC-Detroit/December-2013/Naughty-and-Nice-Holiday-Gift-Guide/
An Artful Year at Rodin
- Time: 10 p.m.
- Address: 15 E. Kirby St., Detroit.
- Cost: Free
- Phone: 313-285-9218
Midtown eatery Rodin hosts a Black and White Ball for the ritzy-at-heart metro Detroiter with an appreciation for style and art. Dine on a special formulated New Year's menu with complementing craft cocktails and tunes spun by a live DJ to set the mood.
An R-rated Year at Masonic Temple
- Time: 10 p.m.
- Address: 500 Temple St., Detroit
- Cost: $116.35-$196.25
- Phone: 313-638-2724
The king of R&B, crooner R. Kelly, puts 2013 to bed-or in the closet-with the help of Doug E. Fresh at this New Year's Eve music extravaganza. And of course, it wouldn't be a party without an after party! The official after party begins inside the Masonic's Fountain Ballroom.
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