Ring in 2011 With Two Major New Year’s Eve Events in Short Pump

Still looking for a great way to ring in 2011? Plenty of events are going on around town, many of them sold out, downtown and elsewhere. If you live in the Far West End and are looking for closer options, there are several great events going on right here, at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & […]

December 29, 2010; 4:45 PM • by Trevor Dickerson

New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa at Short Pump

The Capital Ballroom at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa at Short Pump will be transformed into one of the largest New Year’s Eve parties in Richmond on Friday night. KOS, formerly the Kings of Swing, will provide live music and entertainment throughout the night, while DJ eric will host a dance party in the Henrico Ballroom.

There will also be a casino setup featuring Texas Hold ‘Em & Blackjack gaming.

The standard ticket package is $95 for a single ticket or $189 per couple. For $279, a guest room is included for the night. You can add in a dinner for two at Shula’s Steakhouse to your evening package for a total of $429.

All tickets include complimentary heavy hors’deourves, desserts and two drink tickets. Enjoy party favors and the countdown with a complimentary champagne toast and a confetti drop midnight.

Tickets are available for purchase online.

A-List New Year’s Eve at Aloft Richmond West

Richmond online GLBT news, entertainment and culture publication Gay RVA is hosting “A-List New Year’s Eve” at the Aloft Richmond West hotel in West Broad Village. While the event aims to provide an event that focuses on the GLBT community, all are welcome and encouraged to take part. A live DJ will be spinning tunes all night in addition to the below food and drink features.

The 21 and up event has two packages– a “VIP Package for Two,” which includes hors’deourves and a sushi lounge catered by Kona Grill, an open bar from 8:00-9:00 p.m., midnight champagne toast and breakfast in the morning. Tickets are $111 for a double occupancy room. Book online here, or call the hotel directly at (804) 433-1888 and mention GAYRVA. Ask for the front desk.

The “A-List Package” is $25 and includes the Kona Grill hors d’oeuvres, one drink ticket, and a champagne toast at midnight. Enter discount code “shortpump” when you buy online here to receive the special Downtown Short Pump discount of $5 off your ticket.

UPDATE: All online packages have been sold out for the A-List New Year’s Eve, but rooms can still be booked directly through the hotel.