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Your Guide to Celebrating New Year’s Eve 2013 in Chicago

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UIC chapter.

 

With the end of the year right around the corner, it’s time to start planning how we’re going to ring in the New Year. As collegiettes, we need plenty of time to find the perfect outfit, a hot date to kiss at midnight, and most importantly, an event to attend! I’ve taken it upon myself to make Her Campus your go-to place to sort out all the details of this annual party fest (you’re welcome!). Here are a few events worthy of checking out:

 

 

@ Stout Barrelhouse

Where: 642 N. Clark Street, Chicago, 60654

When: Dec. 31 9pm – Jan. 1 4am

Tickets include:

– Top Shelf Open Bar 9pm-1am

– Small Bite Buffet & Top Shelf Cocktails

Tickets starting at $55

More information at www.StoutNYE.com

 

@ The Mid

Where: 306 N. Halsted, Chicago, 60661

When: Dec. 31 9pm – Jan. 1 5am

Tickets include:

– Top Shelf Open Bar 9pm-1am

– Champagne Greeting

– Small Bite Buffet from 9pm-11pm

– Live Entertainment

– VIP Tables start at $150 & include a Bottle of Grey Goose

Tickets starting at $85

More information at www.TheMidNYE.com

 

@ Proof

Where: 1045 N. Rush Street, Chicago, 60611

When: Dec. 31 9pm – Jan. 1 4am

Tickets include:

– Top Shelf Open Bar 9pm-1am

– VIP Tables include Bottles of Grey Goose

Tickets starting at $65

More information at www.ProofNYE.com

 

@ Mickey’s

Where: 2450 N. Clark Street, Chicago, 60613

When: Dec. 31 at 9pm – Jan. 1 2am

Tickets include:

– 4 ½ Hour Premium Open Bar from 9pm-1:30am

– Live DJ Performance

– VIP Tables come with Reserved Seating, 2 Bottles of Grey Goose, & 2 Bottles of Champagne

Tickets starting at $45

More information at www.MickeysNYE.com

 

@ Bar Louie River North

Where: 333-335 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago, 60605

When: Dec. 31 9pm – Jan. 1 2am

Tickets include:

– 4 Hour Premium Open Bar from 9pm-1am

– Live DJ Performance

– VIP Tables include Bottles of Champagne

Tickets starting at $35

More information at www.BarLouieNYE.com

 

@ Barn & Company

Where: 950 W. Wrightwood Avenue, Chicago, 60614

When: Dec. 31 9pm – Jan. 1 1:30am

Tickets include:

– Full Open Premium Bar from 9pm-1am

– Passed Appetizers & Buffet Station

– Live Video DJs        

Tickets starting at $75

More information at www.BarnNYE.com

 

@ Nova

Where: 226 W. Ontario Street, Chicago, 60654

When: Dec. 31 8:45pm – Jan. 1 4am

Tickets include:

– Top Shelf Open Bar 9pm-1:30am

– Champagne Greeting

– 8 Different DJs spinning Top 40 Mash Ups & EDM

– VIP Tables available

Tickets starting at $140

More information at www.NovaNYE.com

 

@ Cedar Hotel

Where: 1112 N. State Street, Chicago, 60610

When: Dec. 31 9pm – Jan. 1 2am

Tickets include:

– Top Shelf Open Bar 9pm-1am

– Small Bite Buffet & Top Shelf Cocktails

Tickets starting at $40

More information at www.CedarHotelNewYears.com

 

@ The Stretch

Where: 3485 N. Clark Street, Chicago, 60657

When: Dec. 31 9pm – Jan. 1 2am

Tickets include:

– All Inclusive Package 9pm-1am

– Complimentary tables available for groups of 10+

Tickets starting at $60

More information at www.StretchNYE.com

 

All events are 21+ and ticket prices go up as the date approaches! Champagne toasts at midnight, festive party favors, and noisemakers are included with ticket purchases. VIP tables are also available for each event.

If you’re interested in hosting any of these events (AKA spreading the word and selling tickets, while earning commission!), contact Chicago Twenty Something’s Ana Bora at anab@chicagotwentysomething.com.

So put on your best attire and ring in the New Year with your closest friends! Wherever you choose to go or whatever you choose to do, remember to be safe! Happy New Year, my favorite collegiettes! 

Claudia was born in Mexico and moved to Chicago at the age of 8. She is currently attending the University of Illinois at Chicago as a Marketing major. She is really excited to be a part of the HerCampus team and is ready to make HC grow at UIC. She can’t go a day without exercising and especially enjoys Zumba! She loves fashion and reads blogs every day, that’s where she gets her inspiration when she dresses, and hopes to one day have her own! Claudia is currently a representative for AKIRA Chicago, for discount codes contact her at (cmarti74@uic.edu). She strives to be a better person every day, and is really thankful for everything she has. One of Claudia’s favorite quotes is “Enjoy all that you have while you pursue everything that you want”.