Best time to go to Grand Rapids, MI

New Year's Eve 2024-2025

A plethora of glamorous parties to choose from

Dates: December 31

New Year's Eve

The city on the Grand River boasts many festive events to welcome the New Year. With many beautiful hotels, music clubs, and bars, the city has a lot to offer for the revelers in addition to perfectly winterish weather and a fat chance of snow.

The Ballroom Bashes

One of the best options to ring in the New Year is The Ballroom Bashes spanning across several venues, each having a different theme. Yes, you will get admission to multiple parties with a single ticket! The most glamorous gatherings occur at Amway Grand Plaza, JW Marriott Grand Rapids, and Downtown Courtyard by Marriott—all accessible via skywalk. A dozen restaurants and bars will partake too.

BASS COUNTRY NYE

The Intersection Club, West Michigan’s live music joint, dating back to the 1970s, presents BASS COUNTRY NYE with performers like The Floozies, Honeycomb, Megan Hamilton, Sharlitz Web, and Flats Stanlie. The club with five stages for entertainment is located in Downtown.

If you're into an exclusive dinner experience, reserve a table at Social House or Rockwell Republic. NYE hotel packages could also become a convenient option.

Party with kids

Many families with kids flock to the ice skating rink at Rosa Parks Circle. Also, some establishments offer a variety of exciting Noon Year's Eve events, providing your little ones with a chance to ring in the New Year without staying up late at night. The festivities embrace music, food, and a countdown. Most events are scheduled much earlier than midnight. If you're interested, check out local libraries.

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