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Celebrate the magic of New Year’s Eve in Vail with two breathtaking traditions that light up the night!
6:15 PM | Torchlight Parade | Golden Peak
Experience the awe-inspiring torchlight ski-down parade as Vail Ski and Snowboard School instructors glide in unison, illuminating Golden Peak with fiery flares. It’s a spectacle of skill and beauty that captures the spirit of the season.
6:25 PM | Fireworks Display
Following the parade, look to the sky for a brilliant fireworks show visible from Vail Village, Lionshead Village, Golden Peak, and even across I-70 in West Vail.
Vail’s NYE Events
Makoto Vail
Indulge in a four-course plated dinner featuring raw fish, wagyu steaks, and locally sourced ingredients. Tickets are $250 per person and include access to Grand Hyatt Vail’s New Year’s Eve party with live music, dancing, drinks, and a midnight balloon drop. For reservations, call 970-479-1536.
Deca + Bol
Retro vibes meet après-ski fun at this lively party headlined by Madisen Beaty, spinning ‘80s classics and current hits. Enjoy a laser show, professional dancers, a snowboarding aerialist, a shot ski, and an open bar from 10–11 p.m. Bowling lanes and table reservations are available. Visit Deca + Bol’s Instagram for details.
The Gambit Bar at The Sebastian Vail
Dance to DJ Jay One’s blend of jazz, soul, funk, and pop from 10 p.m.–1 a.m. Savor small bites, champagne specials, and craft cocktails for $75. (Leonora’s multi-course dinners are sold out.)
Vail Chophouse
Savor a five-course menu featuring filet mignon and sea bass. First seating: $220/adults, $120/kids under 12. Second seating: $250 per person (live music with Phil Long is sold out). Call 970-477-0555 for reservations.
Slope Room at Gravity Haus Vail
Enjoy a four-course prix-fixe menu with optional indulgent add-ons like caviar and king crab. Seatings from 5–9:45 p.m., $225 per person. Visit SlopeRoom.com for the menu and reservations.
Avanti Vail
Gather at the base of Golden Peak for après-ski with DJ Stone from 2–6:30 p.m., perfectly timed for the 6:15 p.m. torchlight parade and 6:25 p.m. fireworks. Keep the party going with DJ Garman until 1 a.m. Food stalls open until 10 p.m. No cover or reservations needed. Free parking is available.
Shakedown Bar Vail
Dance the night away with the Shakedown Family Band, featuring special guests like Benny Bloom (Lettuce) and Adam MacDougall (Circles Around the Sun). Doors open at 9 p.m., tickets start at $199.26 on EventBrite.com.
Bridge Street Bar
Enjoy live music from Ilan Dvir and BBQ Mike or DJ Dulce de Leche. Tickets are $190 and include an open bar until midnight (excluding premium liquor, shots, and Red Bull). Doors open at 9 p.m.
The Red Lion
Join Johnny Schleper and Friends for a classic celebration. Tickets are $125 and include light appetizers, party favors, and a midnight champagne toast. Email theredlion68@gmail.com for tickets.
Chasing Rabbits
Step into 1899 Paris at this Moulin Rouge-themed event. All-ages party: 5–9 p.m.; 21+ party: 9 p.m.–2 a.m. Entertainment includes live bands, DJs, dancers, and magicians. Festive attire encouraged. Tickets at ChasingRabbitsVail.com.
Pepi’s
Enjoy live music with Johnny Mogambo at this Bridge Street classic starting at 9 p.m. Tickets: $60, includes one complimentary wine or beer.
Vendetta’s
Dine on a four-course meal ($150/adults, $40/kids under 12) or dance to a DJ from 5–10 p.m. Cover for DJ/bar only: $40. Call 970-476-1305 for reservations or visit VendettasVail.com.
Tavern on the Square
Celebrate early with après-ski music (3:45–6:45 p.m.) or late-night tunes from Tim and Taylor’s band (8–11 p.m.). Complimentary champagne toasts at 10 p.m. and midnight. Call 970-754-7704 or reserve via OpenTable.com.
Archetype Distillery Tasting Room
Enjoy two offerings: 24% off caviar and cocktails (4–6 p.m.) or a free spritz cocktail and caviar bump at midnight (6 p.m.–1 a.m.). Visit ArchetypeDistillery.com for details.
Bundle up, grab your loved ones, and let Vail’s festivities make your New Year’s Eve unforgettable!