Good grief, is 2008 over yet? Between the financial armageddon and a dystopian political campaign worthy of a Vonnegut novel, it's felt like an eternity since America acted sane. Just reading the news makes us reach for a stiff drink. Naturally, New Year's Eve 2009 feels even more symbolic than usual, and some intense bacchanalia is the perfect way to give 2008 a Farewell-And-Don't-Come Back message. So this December 31st, drink up, drink long, and drink to the future.
BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY # 1: GEISHAS AND GLAMOUR @ PEARL
This concept event marries Old World Japanese icons with contemporary Western flare, and offers a pan-Asian dinner menu to soak up the night's champagne imbibing.
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BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY #2: NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH @ RAVEN
Dance to hip-hop, funk, rock and 80s at this fashionable 2009 bash that features different DJs on each of its 3 floors.
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BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY #3: NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH @ CLUB 27
Dance the night away upstairs in the lounge area, or take a break from the crowds downstairs in the pub--the third floor is a VIP lounge complete with its very own catwalk. Complimentary champagne at midnight.
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BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY #4: 12-MIDNIGHT NYE'S CELEBRATION @ THE CRYSTAL TEA ROOM
This chic gala treats its guests to drinks and entertainment in the Grand Ballroom
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BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY #5: FIRST NIGHT PHILLY @ 23RD STREET ARMORY
Josh Gabriel (Gabriel and Dresden) and Ripp (Deep Nights) celebrate New Year's at the castle-like 23rd Street Armory.
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BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY #6: GLITTER GALA @ NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER
Come for the perfect backdrop for NYE festivities, with a live dance band, indulgent food, and fireworks at midnight.
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BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY #7: BROAD STREET BASH @ DOUBLETREE HOTEL
Watch the Mummers Parade from the comfort of the Doubletree's heated enclosed balconies.
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BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY #8: PHILLY CITY GALA @ BELLEVUE
Powered by JL Sullivan's Luxe Lounge, this event from young professionals also boasts a great single's scene.
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