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What's On for New Year's Eve in the Palos Area

Everybody likes to party on New Year's Eve, so we checked with area restaurants and bars and compiled this list of specials and events to help you ring in the new year.

Red Velvet Lounge, 11011 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills

New Year's Eve Party Price: $60

Hours: 9 p.m. to midnight

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What You Get: Drinks, champagne toast at midnight, party favors, 2 DJs, dancing.

115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park

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Party Price: $65

Hours:  9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

What You Get: Live music, DJs, top shelf drinks, beer, wine and Red Bull drinks, appetizer and breakfast buffets (no shots, no bombs Belvedere, Crown, Patron and Grey Goose drinks not included).

Optional Hotel Package at Baymont Inn in Alsip or Hampton Inn in Crestwood
Price: $300 includes room, 2 tickets, and shuttle to and from Bourbon Street.
Info: Call hotel directly and ask for the "Bourbon Street Package."

Joe Daniels Neighborhood Eatery & Bar, 12218 S Harlem Ave., Palos Heights

Party Price: $50

Hours: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

What You Get: Open bar, live music, signature buffet and champagne toast at midnight.

Limestone City Grill and Lounge, 13415 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights

Party Price: $90

Hours:  7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
 

What You Get: Four-course dinner, premium open bar, party favors, champagne toast at midnight, live music and dancing.

Sperone’s, 12333 Harlem  Ave., Palos Heights

Party Price: $40

Hours: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

What You Get: Dave Schmidt and his Blues Band, beer, wine, mixed drinks, food, and champagne toast.

Trio Restaurant and Sports Bar, 11845 Southwest Highway, Palos Heights

Party Price: $45 if purchased by Dec. 30 (you get a $10 gift card for use next year), $50 if purchased at the door.

Hours: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

What You Get: Super premium bar, domestic and imported bottles and drafts, champagne toast at midnight, $3 UV Bombs, appetizers and pizza served at midnight, live entertainment.

Sam Buca’s, 12231 S. Harlem, Palos Heights

New Year’s Eve Holiday Dinner Specials: Regular Weekend Menu plus 5 specials will be available Dec. 30-31. At midnight, the bar will have party favors for everyone.

Mama Vesuvio East, 6361 College Drive, Palos Heights

Dinner Package: $65 includes dinner and open bar

Hours: 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Bar Package: $35 includes open bar, party favors, live entertainment, and champagne toast at midnight

Hours: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Valley Inn, 8300 W. 107th St., Palos Hills

Special menu all day long, champagne toast at midnight, noise makers, hats and tiaras.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Ciao Ristoranté, 10296 S. 78th Avenue, Palos Hills

Dinner specials from 4-9 p.m. Bar is open until 1 a.m.

Zante Lounge, 10307 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills

New Year’s Eve party is being held at Orland Hills location, 8888 W. 159th St.

Party Price: $70

Hours: 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.

What You Get: Top shelf bar, DJ Billy Dontas and DJ Mad Moros, elegant dinner buffet, balloon drop and confetti champagne toast at midnight.

If You Overindulge

The Palos Park Police Department says call them at 708-448-2191 and they will get you home safe and sound.

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