For big city New Year's Eve fun in the Southeast, Atlanta is a popular choice. From college football mania to mega midnight balloon drops and the famous New Year's Eve Peach Drop, Atlanta offers plenty of celebrations and New Year's Eve fun for all ages. Some of the best ways to ring in the New Year in Atlanta include:
New Year's Eve Peach Drop
Photo of Atlanta's Peach Drop: Courtesy Underground Atlanta / Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
Atlanta welcomes the New Year with a full day of family fun, beginning with children's activities at noon, and an evening of top-notch entertainment at the annual New Year's Eve Peach Drop. Attracting over 100,000 New Year's Eve revelers to countdown as the 800 pound Georgia Peach descends the 138 foot light tower, the Peach Drop is the largest New Year's Eve celebration in the Southeast.
Chick-Fil-A Bowl Game and Events
The annual Chick-Fil-A Bowl (formerly known as the Peach Bowl) is played on New Year's Eve at the Georgia Dome. Pre-game events throughout the day include the Chick-Fil-A Bowl Parade, which begins a 12:30 p.m. in downtown Atlanta, followed by the Chick-Fil-A Bowl FanFest, the ultimate pre-game giant indoor pep rally, including cheerleaders, games, live music, great food and traditional pre-game team walks. More about College Bowl Games in the SouthASO New Year's Eve
Winding up the 2008 Coca-Cola Holiday Concerts series, this annual New Year's Eve concert performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, has become a popular New Year's Eve celebration of music for Atlantans and visitors alike. The 2008 concert, From Bohéme to Broadway!, features some of the most popular songs of all time, including concert, opera and Broadway selections. Following the concert, enjoy a free glass of chamagne and a toast to more great music in the New Year. The ASO New Year's Eve concert takes place at Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center.The Downtown Countdown
This premier gala features Atlanta's largest midnight balloon drop, a 5 1/2 hour premium open bar, multiple buffets five entertainment areas, party favors and. Presented by Lindy Promotions and USA Entertainment, this popular party takes place at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, conveniently located near many of Atlanta's popular downtown attractions. The Hyatt Regency is offering a limited number of discounted hotel rooms for ticket holders. After purchasing a ticket to the party, guests may reserve their room online or by calling 404-460-6541.Spiral Entertainment's New Year's Eve Party
Held at the Biltmore Ballrooms in Midtown Atlanta, this popular party attracts couples, singles and groups of friends. Ticket options include a VIP All Inclusive Ticket for special VIP amenities, an All Inclusive Ticket including unlimited open bar gourmet dinner buffet or an Economy Ticket with a cash bar and no dinner. The party features more than 30 bars, a midnight champagne toast and lots of New Year's Eve entertainment.NYE in the ATL 2009
Billed as Atlanta's #1 New Year's Eve celebration for urban professionals, this annual New Year's Eve celebration attracts party-goers from near and far. Held at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North this year, this popular event features multiple party rooms, DJ's and live entertainment, the ATL Comedy Jam, an exclusive VIP Ballroom, midnight balloon drop and champagne toast, A New York Times Square telecast, a midnight breakfast buffet and more.Jonathan Sheer's Annual New Year's Eve Party
Returning to Atlanta's Shout! Midtown at Colony Square this year, Jonathan Sheer's annual party rings in the New Year with dance floors on two levels, ten cash bars, themed rooms, a champagne toast and countdown complete with hats, noisemakers, games and more. Tables are first come-first serve and the sushi bar will be set up as a lounge for conversation. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the door - no exceptions.Château Élan New Year's Eve Parties
Château Élan, located in the Georgia foothills about 40 minutes north of Atlanta, is welcoming the New Year with two themed New Year's Eve parties, Masquerade at the Inn at Château Élan and Carnival in the Winery. Both parties feature elegant dinners, entertainment, party favors and midnight celebrations.Snow Mountain for Daytime Family Fun
Stone Mountain Park's new Snow Mountain opens for weekends, beginning on New Year's Eve Day 2008. Transforming the large Laser Lawn into a family snow park, Snow Mountain's signature attraction is an eleven lane, 400-foot long tubing hill. For more wintry fun, a SnowZone features play areas in at least two feet of snow.Atlanta Travel Tips
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