Editor's note: This story was updated Dec. 31 to add more parties.
L'Auberge Casino & Hotel's New Year's Eve Bash. Live music and an open bar—what else can you ask for? Tickets to this event are $40 and can be purchased here. The casino is at 777 L'Auberge Ave. Great Gatsby New Year's Eve Dinner Party. Featuring a single-level, 30,000-square-foot gaming floor with 1,500 slot machines and 51 table games, including a poker room; a hotel with 205 guestrooms and a rooftop pool. The casino also includes a multi-purpose event center with concert seating for up to 1,400 people or banquet seating for up to 800 people, a covered parking garage, unique dining options and entertainment venues. New winter cocktails, pre-fixe menu, $75 per person. NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY: 6 p.m. To 1 a.m., Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge, 4728 Constitution Ave. Music by Carbon Copy.
There's no party like a New Year's Eve party—especially at the turn of the decade. Here are some local NYE bashes to help you kick off the New Year in style.
Noon Year's Eve with the kids at Knock Knock Children's Museum
This Tuesday, Dec. 31, the museum will hold special events for the kids, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., so you can celebrate with them before going to some adult parties.
Admission is $14. The Knock Knock Children's Museum is at 1900 Dalrymple Drive.
Red Stick Revelry
Red Stick Revelry is a multi-faceted extravaganza downtown complete with live music, fireworks and a brand-new laser light show. The event begins with Red Stick Rising at North Boulevard Town Square, and the main festivities begin at 9 p.m., when six 3-D lasers will project over the audience while synchronized to live music by the band Phat Hat. As midnight strikes, the light show will be accompanied by the ceremonial dropping of the Red Stick and a fireworks display over the Mississippi River.
Tsunami's New Year's Eve Sparkle Party
You'll be hard-pressed to find a better view this New Year's than the Shaw Center rooftop for Tsunami's bash. Expect a DJ, photo booth, buffet, hors d'oeuvres, sushi stations, two bars, three drink tickets and a Champagne toast. Tickets are $100 pre-sale or $125 day of the event.
L'Auberge Casino & Hotel's New Year's Eve Bash
Live music and an open bar—what else can you ask for? L'Auberge Casino & Hotel brings its annual bash to kickstart 2020. Tickets are $40 to get into the Events Center with music by Pants Party and an open bar all night.
The Roaring 2020: New Year's Party at George's Place
George's Place hosts The Roaring 2020: New Year's Party with a delightfully '20s-themed celebration. In addition to performances by the Krewe of Divas, this bash hands out Champagne at midnight to accompany those holiday kisses.
New Year's Eve at Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge
The Crowne Plaza Executive Center rings in 2020 with Carbon Copy Band, Chase Tyler Band and The Eddie Smith Band. But that's not all—guests can enjoy a Louisiana dinner buffet, dancing and an open bar. The standard staycation room package starts at $179 per person.
New Year's Eve at The Radio Bar
Mid City's hippest bar will have drink specials and music from DJ Bird Tuesday, Dec. 31. You can dance into the new year in style, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
The Radio Bar is at 3079 Government St.
Splash Nightclub's New Year's Eve Celebration
Splash Nightclub's New Year's Eve celebration brings guests into 2020 with a bang—and drag queens, of course. Revel in performances by the Bombshells of Baton Rouge, a midnight balloon drop for prizes, free party favors on entry and free Champagne at the turn of the decade.
Soji's New Year's Eve Dinner
The Mid City hotspot for modern Asian cuisine is hosting a five-course dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. The event features specialty cocktails, champagne and dishes like Coffee-Cured Striped Bass Nigiri, Ground Duck and Scallion Dumpling, Sticky Korean Short Ribs and more. Contact the restaurant at 300-4448 for more details and reservations.
Know of another New Year's Eve celebration in Baton Rouge we forgot to mention? Let us know about it in the comments!
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We are welcoming a whole new decade! Whether the 2010s were kind to you or not so much, kiss them good-bye. It's a new year, a new decade, and that could mean a whole new you. So, kick off 2020 with a bang.
Here are some great places in Baton Rouge to celebrate New Year's Eve on Dec. 31.
Red Stick Revelry 2019 & Red Stick Drop
In the Red Stick, we don't drop a ball for the countdown. We celebrate with a Red Stick Drop, of course! At Red Stick Revelry's event, see the Red Stick Drop and a major laser light show set to music.
Two 20‐minute laser light shows, with six high-powered 3D laser beams choreographed to music, will be projected on a screen from The Crest stage and over the audience. See the shows are at 9:30 p.m. and again at 11:00 p.m. When the Red Stick drops in Town Square at midnight, fireworks and a high beam laser show will be visible throughout the event.
Tsunami's New Year's Eve Sparkle Party
Sushi at midnight? Yes, please! Tsunami Sushi Baton Rouge hosts its annual restaurant and rooftop terrace party on New Year's Eve.
General admission tickets include access to terrace festivities, a Champagne toast at midnight, buffet-style food, sushi stations, two bars, a DJ, a photo booth and the best view in Baton Rouge.
Buy general admission tickets ahead of time for $100 per person or day-of tickets for $125 per person. You can even score a VIP experience for $150 per person, which includes a 5-course meal in the main dining area.
Noon Year's Eve at Knock Knock Museum
Here's a kid-friendly daytime celebration option. Knock Knock Children's Museum hosts a New Year's event at noon for all families. Join for games and activities, like a balloon drop in Knock Knock Square.
The event is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cost for entry is the same as museum admission: visitors $14, ages 0-23 months FREE.
NYE Bash at L'Auberge Casino Hotel
L'Auberge Casino Hotel hosts its NYE Bash in the Event Center. Visit their open bar and enjoy live music by the band Pants Party.
Doors open at 10:30 p.m.. Show starts at 11:00 p.m. and ends at 1:00 a.m. Tickets are $40 per person and you must be 21 or older to enter. Buy your tickets here.
New Years Eve at the Crowne Plaza
The Crowne Plaza welcomes back Carbon Copy Band, Chase Tyler Band and The Eddie Smith Band for your New Year's Eve tunes. Dance the night away and enjoy the open bar. Also, dine from the Louisiana cuisine dinner buffet prepared by award winning chefs.
The event goes on 6:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. Book a room package to reserve your spot. For reservation information, call (225) 925-2244 or visit crownebaton.com
The Roaring 2020: New Year's Party at George's Place
A number so nice, you have to say it twice: 20-20. So, to ring in the new decade, George's Place is hosting a Roaring '20s themed party. Come dressed in your finest flapper attire to enjoy the speakeasy. Cheers with Champagne at midnight and dance along to performances by the Krewe of Divas.
The shin-dig kicks off at 10:00 p.m. and wraps up at 2:00 a.m.
NYE Celebration at Splash Nightclub
Splash into the New Year with fabulous drag performances at Splash Nightclub! Get free party favors and play a balloon drop for prizes. Plus, taste complementary Champagne at midnight.
Get in the doors from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Glow all Out NYE Party at Topgolf
L'auberge Casino Baton Rouge New Years Eve Shows
Topgolfis celebrating the arrival of 2020 by throwing one of its biggest parties of the year. Enjoy live entertainment, a chef-inspired menu and a glow-in-the-dark theme. Upgrade to the VIP experience for exclusive access to a premium holiday dinner buffet and a bottle of bubbly to share with friends.
L'auberge Casino Baton Rouge New Years Eveear S Eve
All New Year's Eve packages include unlimited game play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and front row seats to a fireworks show. Check out party package options here.
