Take New Year's Eve. That's a gimme. You get drunk on champagne, you kiss someone at midnight, and you have the misleading promise of a better year ahead. What's not to like?
Then there's Halloween. Every club--even the snobby ones--runs with the haunted vibe, and every girl is dressed like a hooker. Even some lesser holidays feel like parties, like Fourth of July (fireworks and beer), St. Patrick's Day ("Kiss Me I'm Irish!"), and Valentine's Day ("Singles Get Screwed"-themed parties).
But….Thanksgiving?
Yep. Somewhere, somehow, this family-themed holiday became a magnet for club-nights. Which is sorta weird, when you think about it. Thanksgiving is all about how we pillaged and swindled great bounties of land remembering our families, cramming our stomachs full of turkey, getting drunk while watching the Cowboys lose. Cranberries aren't sexy. Pumpkin pie isn't hot.
Despite the awkward marriage of Bouncers and Butterball, Thanksgiving Eve parties are here to stay. (Oh. And when did Thanksgiving get its own "Eve?" Popularizing the phrase "Thanksgiving Eve" could be the most impressive--and enduring--achievement in the shady history of party promoters.)
So before you slip into your turkey coma, hit one of these on Thanksgiving Eve. We'll be updating the list often, so check back soon.
New York
Thanksgiving Eve 07 | City Harvest 25 Year Anniversary of Ending NYC Hunger
The Grand
Show thanks buy buying tickets - a portion of the proceeeds go to City Harvest. Music by DJ Klutch and DJ NYCE.
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Thanksgiving Eve 2007 w/ Eddie Halliwell
Avalon
Nov 21
Spend Thanksgiving Eve with the one and only Eddie Halliwell. Also John O'Callaghan, Martin Roth and DJ Eco.
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Thanksgiving Eve @ China Club
China Club
Nov 21
Enjoy a free drink and some good ol' pumpkin pie before 11PM. Music by Spin One, Kast One, C-Lo, and Smooth G.
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Ten Years of Subliminal w/ Erick Morillo
Pacha
Nov 21
Celebrate ten years of Subliminal and Thanksgiving Eve with a little bit of Erick Morillo.
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An Exclusive Thanksgiving Eve - Intoxication
BLVD
Nov 21
Enjoy an open bar from 10-11 and music by Brinka, E.M., Furious, DJ C-Lo, and DJ NYSE.
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Thanksgiving Eve Extravaganza
Branch
Nov 21
Music by the Heavy Hitters DJ Precise and DJ Abrupt. Everyone free until midnight on Clubplanet guestlist.
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Thanksgiving Eve | A Return to Classic at Canal Room
Canal Room
Nov 21
Music by Derick Spaulding and Don JUAN. Ladies free admission all night.
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Thanksgiving Eve @ Hiro
Hiro
Nov 21
Buy tickets today for a night of music by DJ Suss One and DJ Sematic.
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Thanksgiving Eve @ Warehouse 5
Warehouse 5
Nov 21
Music by DJ Finesse and Summer John spinning a mix of hip-hop and house.
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Thanksgiving Eve
Bar 13
Nov 21
Enjoy an open bar from 9-10PM, 2-for-1 drinks from 10-11PM and a free dinner buffet from 9-10PM. Music by DJ Get Live and DJ Double O.
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Miami
David Guetta Presents Pop Life
CAMEO
Nov 24
David Guetta spins tracks from his new album "Pop Life." Now that's something to be thankful for.
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David Guetta After Hours
Space
Nov 24/25
If you didn't get enough at Cameo, head out to the 4AM-4PM party at Space. Even more to be thankful for.
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Erick Morillo
Y Ultra Lounge
Nov 24
For the first time since May, Erick Morillo returns to Miami for a Marathon event that will be full of surprises.
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Las Vegas
JIVE Turkey Pre-Thanksgiving Get Down
Tao Las Vegas
Nov 21
Enjoy a live Jive soul set by Tortured Soul. Also, music by the Martinez Brothers and DJ Sense.
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The Third Annual Terminate the Turkey Thanksgiving Party
Tao Las Vegas
Nov 22
Have dinner with the fam before heading out to terminate that turkey. Music by DJ Five.
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Expose
Caramel Bar & Lounge
Nov 21
Enjoy the works of photographer Denise Truscello.
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Los Angeles
A Pre-Thanksgiving & Concert After
Garden of Eden
Nov 21
Last year’s pre-thanksgiving party at Garden of Eden had the dance floor so packed the club is doing it again. Get in the festive spirit with DJ Javid and DJ Mahyar as they give thanks for all the music that makes you dance.
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Rockabilly Vs. 80s Annual Thanksgiving Party
Crash Mansion
Nov 21
Crash Mansion still hasn’t settled the competition between Rockabilly and rocking 80’s hits. Come support your favorite and dance until you’re ready for the following day’s feast.
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