Atlantic City Press Release

The countdown to 2009 is on! For those resolving to have more fun in the New Year, Atlantic City is just the place to get started. On Wednesday, December 31, the city that’s “always turned on” is rolling out the red carpet with resort specials, lavish dining events and all-night parties. With exclusive dinners at the city’s famed restaurants, posh nightclubs and karaoke and pool party celebrations, there’s a celebration in Atlantic City that will appeal to everyone. Below is a sampling of New Year’s specials in Atlantic City where guests can watch the ball drop, cheer “Happy New Year!” and kick-off 2009 with a bang. For a complete listing of all New Year’s Eve special packages and events, please visit us at http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/.

40/40 Club

Jay-Z’s 40/40 club in Atlantic City, an all-American sports bar and lounge, is offering several different New Year’s Eve packages for groups starting at $100 per person. All packages include club entry, a champagne toast at midnight and party favors. For more information, please call 609-449-4040 or visit http://www.the4040club.com/.

The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

Enjoy “Champagne & Jewels” New Year’s Eve parties at the hot spots at the Borgata. MIXX will host a party with DJ Riz ($50) and mur.mur will get the party going with DJ Spider ($100). The Gypsy Bar will fuel the New Year with Octane for a $20 cover charge and tequila toast at midnight. Please visit http://www.borgatanightlife.com/for more information and bottle service packages.

The Pier Shops at Caesars

“Beyond The Velvet Rope” is an all-night celebration from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. hosted by celebrity DJ QTip along with DJ Jazzy Jeff & DJ Sat One. A premium open bar from 9 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Game On and Trinity Pub with a live Times Square feed, champagne toast and party favors is available for $99. Please visit http://www.newyearsac.com/for more information.

Harrah’s Atlantic City

The Pool at Harrah’s will feature DJ Klutch, an open bar from 9 p.m. to midnight, complimentary admission to the Waterfront Buffet from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., live Times Square feed, a balloon/beach ball drop and champagne toast with party packages beginning at $150. Please visit http://www.newyears.com/for more information.

Atlantic CityCountry Club

Celebrate the New Year in style with a New Year’s Eve Ball featuring a 5-piece band, Denise Black and the Rectangular Bop. Two seatings are available for $65 per person at 6 p.m. and $80 per person at 9 p.m. The second seating also includes champagne at midnight, hats and noisemakers complete with the Time Square ball drop on big screen TVs. Please call (609) 236-4465 to make your reservations.

Boogie Nights at Resorts Atlantic City

Enjoy a groovy New Year’s Eve far-out party with open bar from 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and midnight countdown for $100. Visit www.resortsac.com/entertainment/boogienights.shtml.

Tropicana Casino & Resort

If “free” is one of your favorite words, this is the celebration for you. Arrange to meet your friends at Fiesta Plaza in The Quarter, where DJs will be spinning the hottest house and dance tracks all night long and host a special countdown at midnight.

Cuba Libre in The Quarter is serving special á la carte menus, four course prix fix dinners and late night at the Missile Bar with dancing and entertainment. For more information, please call 609-348-6700 or visit www.cubalibrerestaurant.com/ac_index.php.

Planet Rose is the perfect party spot for drinkers who sing and singers who drink. Guests will be admitted without cover charge until 11 p.m. Private VIP rooms are available for rental for the entire night or by the hour along with unlimited karaoke, private cocktail service, a free bottle of champagne and party favors. For more information, please call (609) 344-6565 or visit http://www.planetrose.com/.

A Dam Good Sports Bar can put you in play on New Year’s Eve. A $10 cover includes a free buffet at midnight, 40 ounce bottled beers for just $5, party favors, DJ entertainment and a roster of drink specials. All proceeds benefit the fight against Breast Cancer. For information, please call (609) 347-7770.

Firewaters offers a sampling of beers from around the world to ring in the New Year. A $10 cover includes free munchies, party favors, DJ entertainment and a midnight champagne toast. All proceeds benefit the fight against Breast Cancer. For information, please call (609) 344-6699.

The icy cool of 32° Luxe Lounge will heat up New Year’s Eve with party favors, hats, noise makers, ball drop viewing and a bubbly champagne toast. DJ B Easy will keep the party going with Hip Hop, House and party tracks into the New Year. Tickets are just $40 until December 29. For information and reservations, please call (609) 572-0032 or (609) 572-1100 for bottle service reservations.

Please visit www.tropicana.net/newyearseve2008for the complete list of party spots at Tropicana.

Trump Marina
A free party will be rocking the Atrium in Trump Marina beginning at 9 p.m. with DJ Frank Jr. along with sexy dancers and music videos.

The Wave at Trump Marina is offering open bar from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with party favors and a midnight champagne toast. Tickets are $75 per person in advance or $100 at the door. Reserved seating is available at $300 per couple with open bar from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and a bottle of champagne. Reserved special seating is available at $300 per couple, with open bar from 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. and a bottle of champagne. Live entertainment and dancing with DJ/VJ Jim Stritch, and one of the areas hottest dance bands, Don’t Call Me Francis, begins at 9 p.m.

Trump Marina is also offering a Gourmet Dinner Package which includes a four-course dinner at DJ’s Steakhouse, Harborview or Imperial Court for $235 per couple along with party favors and a bottle of champagne.

For more Trump Marina New Year’s Eve information, please call (888) 310-6782 or visit http://www.trumpmarina.com/.

Trump Taj Mahal

For a memorable New Year's Eve Party, the Casbah nightclub is offering a two-hour open bar from 10:00 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $100 per person. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Sojo.

Tickets to Jerry Blavat's annual New Year's Eve celebration in the Tiara Ballroom from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. are available for $125 per person, including buffet dinner, open bar, champagne toast, party favors, coffee and pastries after midnight, plus music and dancing all night.

The Black & White Dinner Dance in the Mark G. Etess Arena will feature delicious cuisine,an open bar and a Baby Grand Piano extravaganza.

The biggest dance concert of the New Year takes place in the Xanadu Theater, with WKTU’s Beatstock dance party and special live performances beginning at 10 p.m. Tickets are $100.

For more information on Trump Taj Mahal New Year’s Eve events, please visit http://www.trumptaj.com/.

The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority serves as the destination's principal marketing arm, stimulating economic growth through convention, business and leisure tourism development. The Authority oversees the management of the Atlantic City Convention Center and Boardwalk Hall. The Authority is the first in New Jersey to achieve Destination Marketing Accreditation by the Destination Marketing Association International. The Authority is among an elite group of 47 accredited convention and visitor bureaus throughout the United States. For complete Atlantic City information, visit www.atlanticcitynj.com