When we think of New Year’s Eve celebrations, the first thing that comes to mind is Times Square in New York City. Of course this is a good time, but many Boston area collegiettes ignore the parties going on in their own city! New Year’s Eve 2013 in Boston offered hundreds of parties for all tastes and all budgets. Good news is that many of these parties are an annual event. Next New Year’s Eve there is no need to plan a trip to NYC. Check out some of these options right in Boston and start planning your celebration for 2014!
Best part? No need to designate a driver…the MBTA including the subway and commuter rails run completely free from 6 PM on New Year’s Eve to 6 AM on New Year’s Day. Everyone can stay safe and have a good time.
Couples: Ring in the New Year on the water with an all-inclusive Spirit of Boston Dinner and Fireworks Cruise. Tickets are between $100 and $150, and once you see the boat, it will seem like a bargain. Most of them have a big dance floor on the first floor and a buffet-style dinner setting upstairs. If you’re looking to spend a little extra on a romantic New Year’s Eve experience, this is a great option. Cruises leave out of the dock on Seaport Boulevard.
Singles and Groups of friends: Walk into any hotel or bar in Boston on New Year’s Eve and you’ll find a party or dinner, and it will be a good time, but you may find yourself surrounded by 30 something’s and young professionals. There are some venues that feature different theme parties, DJ’s, and options that college students will enjoy.
The Gatsby Mansion New Year’s Eve Party: Do you enjoy reading Fitzgerald? Or do you just like dressing up in flapper-esque fashion and drinking cocktails from the 20’s? Either way, The Greatest Bar on Friend Street is a great place to ring in the New Year. A glamorous 1920’s style soirée awaits you starting at 9 PM and keeps roaring until 3 AM. Tickets start as low as $60, but book early, because they quickly climb up into the hundreds.
The Beehive Discothèque Burlesque: The selection of over 50 types of Champagne to toast with isn’t the only appeal at this sultry New Year’s party, which starts at 9 and ends at 2:30. If you don’t want to eat dinner tickets are only $75. The event features Parisian style burlesque and live music. It is self-described as a night of bohemian decadence and eccentric fun.
New Year’s MasqueRave: Join hundreds of other college students from 10 PM to 2 AM at the Cyclorama on Tremont Street for a combination masquerade and rave. The party usually features three DJs and a live feed to Times Square. It also has State-of-the-art lighting and sound systems and a professional photographer to capture the night for you. Proceeds from this party even benefit mental health care in rural India, do don’t feel bad tossing a couple extra back at the cash bar. Tickers are $85.