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Ring in the New Year in Downtown Providence!

onepvdnyeball_dec2016_eventimage_600x280-copy-fc70f255b4Eat, drink, and dance the night away as we kiss 2016 goodbye! Whether you want the energy of a big crowd or the intimacy of a special dinner, you’ll find plenty of festive options in downtown Providence. Check out these New Year’s Eve picks from RI Monthly and GoProvidence, including several in our neighborhood. The clock is ticking, so make your reservations now!

If you want to see and be seen, get your tickets for the 2nd annual One Providence New Years Eve Ball at the Rhode Island Convention Center featuring the sounds of Steve Anthony and Persuasion Band, DeeJ Tommy Dee, and surprise performances by special guests. Hosted by the Convention Center in conjunction with the Providence Dept. of Art, Culture + Tourism and the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, the party of the year starts at 9 PM on Saturday night, December 31st and continues until 2 AM on Sunday. Find details on Facebook.

Planning to stay over in the capital city? Consider one of these amazing hotel packages! The Hilton Providence is offering tickets to the One Providence New Year’s Eve Ball, overnight accommodations, free parking and a late checkout for $269. At the Omni Providence, you’ll get luxurious deluxe room accommodations, two general admission tickets to the ball, and a complimentary full American breakfast for two for $339. The Hotel Providence also has a New Year’s Eve Package for $699, including overnight accommodations in a superior guest room, a 5 course chef’s table with wine pairing, admission to a live jazz and burlesque show, VIP access to a private after party, and complimentary champagne.

Looking for other downtown ideas? Check out these special dinners, parties, and events: