[Dbraisted]

City Fire in Lake Sumter landing usually has a party with dancing, dinner and casino night. Food is iffy but can be a fun night.

[Freeda]

Waterfront Inn would have the most traditional NYE dressy event. It ends at 12:30. Also the Hilton near the mall in Ocala usually does a big NYE event.

[Stu from NYC]

The village curfew means the roads are closed after 9 would have to go to a hotel.

[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Party? Not for me. I want to be off the roads before the craziness gets rolling. Good shows on tv and me, comfy in my pajamas.

off the roads by 9pm, since that's when everything rolls up here.... yep those crazies are out on full force... not sure where though LOL

[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

The village curfew means the roads are closed after 9 would have to go to a hotel.

curfew? lol I don't see it as a curfew, what roads are closed. I've never seen any road closed after 9pm

[Catalina36]

Hey Sail33, could I take it your a Sailor??

[SIRE1]

Being snowbirds, we always have been in Michigan for the Christmas holidays and New Years. So we had no idea of what activities happened in The Villages squares for New Years Eve but had assumed there would be some good times based on the activities there for the other holidays. Our daughter and son-in-law decided to come down early 2 years ago and stayed at our home over the holidays. They went to the squares for New Years Eve and were shocked when the band stopped playing at 9:00 pm and everyone just went home. Ever since, they have teased us about the sidewalks being rolled up at 9 in The Villages, even on New Years Eve.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

curfew? lol I don't see it as a curfew, what roads are closed. I've never seen any road closed after 9pm

When you do not see any cars on main roads after 9 just assume the roads are closed for the night

[Lonnieme2]

Originally Posted by Joanne and Mike

Addicted To Love" (The Musical)
Fri, Dec 31 @ 5:00PM Everglades Recreation Center, 5497 Marsh Bend Trail, The Villages, FL 32163
"Addicted To Love", The Musical, is a show about "Love", with its many facets and in all its splendor, reflected in Song and Dance! This show is exciting and uplifting with a unique blend of singing, dancing and music! It will be a most fun and fulfilling evening with so much variety and will culminate with music for your dancing and listening pleasure from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. BYO Drinks; BYO Dinner or Snacks; Doors open at 4:30pm; Showtime 5:00pm. Tickets are $35 USD plus fees and tax and will include beautifully decorated black linen tablecloth, candle-lit tables with centerpieces, ice, ice buckets & cups for your drinks, New Years Eve party favors, and a meet-and-greet with cast members following the show.

Thank you for this suggestion! I was looking for something to do on New Years. My husband, mother, and I will be visiting the Villages during this time. I just called the production company and spoke with the man who along with his wife produced this show. What a nice man! He said that it will be something very different than the usual for the Villages and will be a lot of fun. I'm taking his word on this and purchased three tickets at a total cost of $117 after taxes and fees. Not a bad price for a New Years Even show for three people. It ends early enough to go do some else after if we want. I was told that although the show ends at 6:30, there will be music and dancing until after 8:00. I plan to bring a good bottle of wine and get my mom half-lit to ensure that she has a blast. LOL

[sail33or]

I am not a Navy type sailor. I was a competition racing sailboat captain.

Before Covid, there were a few individuals (former entertainers) that reserved a Rec Center and had a catered dinner with dancing till Midnight. They were themed, had party favors, table decorations and photo backdrops. They had DJ music and Singers.

Also 4 of the Large Rec Centers had bands in 4 genres play from 8-12 with BYOB. I have not seen anything about them doing that this year.

I do see that the BUZZKATZ are playing at a hotel in Winter Park but tickets are $200 each and the hotel room is $375.

[sail33or]

Also all my Social Clubs are lacking in the "party" category. They like strummers and hula dancers type thing.

I am sure the Paisanos Club is going to have a great Party. (I am not Italian).

[Frank Giardino]

We attend Ralph DiNomes party every year. His band provides the music, and is a catered dinner. BYOB. Good time.

[manaboutown]

They roll up the sidewalks at 9:00 pm.

[Joanne and Mike]

Originally Posted by Lonnieme2

Thank you for this suggestion! I was looking for something to do on New Years. My husband, mother, and I will be visiting the Villages during this time. I just called the production company and spoke with the man who along with his wife produced this show. What a nice man! He said that it will be something very different than the usual for the Villages and will be a lot of fun. I'm taking his word on this and purchased three tickets at a total cost of $117 after taxes and fees. Not a bad price for a New Years Even show for three people. It ends early enough to go do some else after if we want. I was told that although the show ends at 6:30, there will be music and dancing until after 8:00. I plan to bring a good bottle of wine and get my mom half-lit to ensure that she has a blast. LOL

The couple putting this on are entertainers in The Villages - and they live here in The Village of McClure.

[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

When you do not see any cars on main roads after 9 just assume the roads are closed for the night

LOl way too funny, so I'm the black sheep I'm always on the later than that.