17 places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Baton Rouge | Entertainment/Life

Baton Rouge loves a party and New Year’s Eve is no exception.

The city’s largest celebration, Red Stick Revelry, on Tuesday night will take place downtown from 8 pm to midnight at Rhorer Plaza, 200 St. Louis St. and North Boulevard Town Square. The night begins with music from DJ Incredible on the Crest Stage, followed by live music from Royal Essence at 9 p.m. The countdown to 2025 begins just before midnight, and then the 9-foot, LED-lit Red Stick, descends the pole that marks the new beginning of the year. Afterwards, fireworks will light up the sky over the Mississippi River.

The family celebration is free.

The fun doesn’t end there, as at least 16 more parties will be held at museums, nightclubs and hotels in the city. There’s also likely to be live music at your favorite neighborhood bar. See The Advocate’s “Shows to Watch” column elsewhere in the Red section.

Here is more information about those 16 celebrations:

• NOON ON NEW YEAR’S EVE: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Knock Knock Children’s Museum, 1900 Dalrymple Drive. Reflection and goals “Looking back, leaping forward”, making noise, designing party hats and more. It counts down to noon, when hundreds of balloons and confetti cascade from the ceiling. Free for members, $15 regular admission for non-members; Free, children under 2 years old. https://knockknockmuseum.org.
• NEXT LEVEL NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Main Event, 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd., Suite 660. Party sessions at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Craft station, family competitions, ice cream eating contest, balloon grabbing and more. Adults, $35; children, $18.95. eventbrite.com.
• NEW YEAR DRUM: 11 a.m., River Center Branch Library, 250 North Blvd. Kids can make their own New Year’s drum before heading to the kids’ ball drop site at noon as part of the Red Stick Rising celebration at Town Square. ebrpl.com.
• RED STICK RAISING: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Plaza del Pueblo Boulevard Norte. Aimed at children, there will be art activities, The Amazing Bacon stilt walker and a sing-along “Auld Lang Syne”. The 9-foot, LED-lit Red Stick rises to the top of its pole 60 feet above the plaza at noon.
• LAUGHTER ON THE LOW SPEAKEASY COMEDY SHOW: 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., The Tunnel at Hilton Capitol Center, 201 Lafayette St. The comedy show features Kenneth Austin (“JestKinni”), Brandon Bruffett, Barry Hebert and Gloria McConnell. Plus, light snacks, champagne, cocktails for sale, and complimentary valet. Two seats. $100 plus fees. eventbrite.com.
• NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., The Basin Music Hall, 336 Third St. Live music, food, champagne, photos. Free entry; VIP for two, $50. eventbrite.com.
• HILTON NEW YEAR PARTY: 6:30 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., Hilton Capitol Center, 201 Lafayette St. Gatsby-style glamor including dueling pianos at 7:30 p.m. by 88ReasonsWhy, buffet dinner 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., bar cash premium 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm, champagne function, fireworks viewing from both ballrooms, breakfast buffet 11:30 pm to 00:30 and toast at midnight. 21+ event. $125-$200. https://www.eventbrite.com.
• NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY: 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., Crowne Plaza Executive Center, 4728 Constitution Ave. Dinner, open bar, dancing to music by Chase Tyler Band and Wayne Toups. Room packages start at $195 per person. (225) 925-2244.
• NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY: 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Club Raggs, 2605 Plank Road. Dancing, food, champagne, party favors. $25. eventbrite.com.
• NEW YEAR’S EVE RING ON THE ROOF AT: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St., 4th floor river terrace. Open bar, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment by the band Mixed Nuts and a privileged view of the midnight fireworks show. All proceeds were donated to the building maintenance and improvement fund. $125-$1,500. https://www.eventbrite.com.
• NEW YEAR’S EVE BLIZZARD PARTY: 9 p.m., Tsunami Sushi, 100 Lafayette St., sixth floor. First-come, first-serve terrace seating, cash and card cocktail bar, DJ, 360-degree photo booth, full buffet access with hot food and sushi, premium midnight river fireworks viewing, and Champagne courtesy. toast at midnight. $135, general admission; $235, VIP. eventbrite.com.
• NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Holiday Inn College Drive, 4848 Constitution Ave. Music by Terrell Griffin. Open bar. Guest room and breakfast for two. Package, $100 per person based on double occupancy. Party only, $25. eventbrite.com or (225) 448-2030.
• THE FINAL TOAST: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., The Main Lobby, 668 Main St. Live music, DJ, midnight champagne toast.
• FOREVER AFTER: NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Splash Nightclub, 2183 Highland Road. Dress up in your best fantasy, fairy tale or dance outfit. Dance music by DJ Affiliated, balloon drops with prizes and complimentary champagne toast. $20. eventbrite.com.
• RUM, WHITE AND BLUE: 9:30 p.m., Oxbow Rum Distillery Tasting Room, 760 St. Louis St. Music by Shaun Ward: The DJ vs. the Fiddler. Also, cocktails with rum. $40, general admission; $85, VIP cocktail; $250, VIP; $350, ultra VIP.
• NEW YEAR PARTY: 11 p.m., L’Auberge Event Center, 777 L’Auberge Ave. Entertainment by ’80s cover band Werewolf. Open bar. General admission only. $75. ticketmaster.com.