New Year’s Eve Parties

Christmas is past and it’s time to usher in a bright new year. And this year, Baton Rouge has plenty of places where you can pop the cork and sing Auld Lang Syne in style.

Wine bar Blend downtown is hosting a fabulous New Year’s Eve Bash with a live big band, wine, champagne, house liquor and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $80 per person or $150 per couple. Grab yours by e-mailing [email protected].

Hollywood Casino will feature an evening of dance music by Norma Jean Wright and Luci Martin at the Boogie Nights club. Tickets are $10 in advance at boogienightsbr.com, or $15 at the door.

At Juban’s, celebrate New Year’s in high style with a four-course prix fixe menu, live big band music, and champagne and favors at midnight. The band will play until 1 a.m., and seating begins at 8 p.m. $98 per guest, tax and gratuity included. Visit jubans.com for more information.

The Crowne Plaza Hotel will host a blowout party with music from Carbon Copy, the Chase Tyler Band and Press 1 for English, along with an array of Cajun cuisine from oysters Bienville to duck crepes. The fun gets started at 6:30 p.m., and the $149 price tag includes an overnight stay. Click here for more information.

It’s an evening of intrigue at the Hilton Capital Center, as it presents a New Year’s Eve murder mystery party, which includes deluxe accommodations, a hearty New Year’s Eve dinner, drinks and mystery at midnight. You can even enjoy breakfast the next morning. Come dressed in your best 1950s attire—or just your favorite cocktail outfit. $350 per couple, including deluxe overnight hotel accommodations. Call 344-5866 for more information.

Unlimited champagne, foie gras, escargot and much more—Tallulah is kicking it up a notch for New Year’s Eve. Reservations are $65 per person. Click here for more information.

Catch New Year’s Eve fireworks at midnight on the levee at Nottoway Plantation, along with a special New Year’s Eve menu a la carte. Call 545-2730 for more information.