New Year\u2019s Eve is nearly here, and there are plenty of places around Tacoma to celebrate.<\/p>\n
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Whether you\u2019re looking to ring in 2026 with a special dinner or a dance party, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n
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Steel Creek<\/b><\/p>\n
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The downtown restaurant and bar will host its annual New Year\u2019s Eve celebration, encouraging guests to take a shot of Fireball Whisky as the clock strikes midnight. Aptly named the \u201cFireball New Year\u2019s Eve,\u201d the party will feature a DJ, free mechanical bull rides, a photo booth and a free dance lesson. General admission pre-sale tickets are $15. Doors open at 5 p.m., but tickets are required past 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
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Mir\u00f3 Tapas<\/b><\/p>\n
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This small plates restaurant, which opened in October, is throwing a Casino Royale party on New Year\u2019s Eve. With the event named after the 2006 James Bond film, visitors can expect craps, roulette and blackjack, along with dinner and a champagne toast to ring in 2026. Tickets are $148, and the party kicks off at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
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The SandBar & Grill<\/b><\/p>\n
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If you\u2019re feeling nostalgic this year, the SandBar & Grill will host the Flashback Cover Band on New Year\u2019s Eve. The band plays hits from the \u201870s, \u201880s and \u201890s, according to its website. There\u2019s a $5 cover, and festivities start at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
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Evergreen State Brewing Co.<\/b><\/p>\n
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The waterfront brewery will host Lucia Flores-Wiseman, a finalist on season 27 of \u201cThe Voice.\u201d The Seattle-based singer-songwriter will start performing at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
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Super Funny Comedy Club<\/b><\/p>\n
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This downtown comedy club is throwing a Sneaker Ball this New Year\u2019s Eve. Per the name, guests are encouraged to wear sneakers. \u201cGet ready to dance the night away in your most comfortable shoes!\u201d reads the advertisement for the event. The festivities will include Vibe Bingo, which is a musical version of the game. The party is geared toward the 30+ crowd, according to the comedy club. Tickets are $44, and the party starts at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
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Airport Tavern Music Hall<\/b><\/p>\n
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This music venue and bar in South Tacoma is throwing it back this New Year\u2019s Eve with a 2000s-themed party, featuring a mix of pop, hip hop and rock hits. Guests are encouraged to \u201cembrace Y2K fashion and culture\u201d while listening to artists like Britney Spears and Eminem. Tickets are $26. The doors open at 9 p.m., and the show starts at 10 p.m.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Spanish Ballroom at Elks Temple<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The live music venue at McMenamins is throwing it back even further this New Year\u2019s Eve with a \u201cBack to the 80s\u201d party. Along with DJ Dance Dance, the Seattle-based tribute cover band Nite Wave will make sure guests get their fill of Duran Duran, INXS, Prince and more. Advanced tickets are $59. Doors open at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Emerald Queen Casino and Hotel<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The casino is hosting a \u201cCosmic Countdown\u201d this New Year\u2019s Eve, promising a DJ, live music, party favors, confetti canons and \u201celectrifying party vibes.\u201d The party is in the event center, and tickets range from $39 to $95. Doors open at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Mix<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This gay bar and nightclub in downtown Tacoma is throwing a \u201cGaypocalypse\u201d party this New Year\u2019s Eve, featuring popular Tacoma-based drag queen Anita Spritzer and many others. The Mix calls the event a \u201cdrag finale sure to save lives.\u201d There\u2019s a $10 cover, but it goes down to $5 for those \u201csuited for the Gaypocalyspe.\u201d The party starts at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stanley & Seafort\u2019s<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This restaurant with harbor and city views has put together a three-course prix fixe dinner for New Year\u2019s Eve, featuring a choice of soup or salad, an entr\u00e9e and a dessert. Menu highlights include New England clam chowder, a seafood trio and cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e. Dinners range from $62 to $67 per person. Hours on NYE are 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Melting Pot<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This fondue restaurant is offering a five-course meal starting at $88 a person. The meal includes a starter, salad, cheese fondue, entr\u00e9e and chocolate fondue. Reservations are available from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bite and Bar960 at Hotel Murano<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The restaurant at this downtown hotel has a special New Year\u2019s Eve menu with offerings such as local oysters, prime rib and a chocolate espresso tart. Bite closes at 10 p.m., but Bar960 in the lobby will be open until 1 a.m.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Fish Peddler<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This seafood spot on Foss Waterway has put together a three-course menu for $115 a person, including wine pairings with each course and a champagne toast to end the night. The menu includes offerings like crispy duck Caesar bites, Chilean sea bass and a chocolate fondue platter.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.thenewstribune.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" New Year\u2019s Eve is nearly here, and there are plenty of places around Tacoma to celebrate. Whether you\u2019re looking to ring in 2026 with a special dinner or a dance party, we\u2019ve got you covered. 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