Nine cities, nine city-themed rooms, and a couple thousand people celebrating New Year’s Eve in Washington, DC.

City themes include music and food representing:

• New York City – hip and trends DJs keep the vibe live, and enjoy one of the local food items, Manhattan Clam Chowder.
• Chicago in the Roaring 1920s – No Prohibition here, with a fun swing band and of course pizza.
• Miami and Havana – a live Salsa band and a Cuban menu fills this room.
• Spirit of the Caribbean delivers the island feel with Reggae and Calypso.
• Boston boasts a live Irish band and New England Clam Chowder.
• Become a star at the Los Angeles Karaoke stage and enjoy Asian themed consumables.
• Spirit of the Caribbean delivers the island feel with Reggae and Calypso.
• Viva Las Vegas at a casino-themed room with mock casino and a hotel style buffet.
• Move south to Big D, Dallas and enjoy some good old Texas BBQ and Texas Hold ‘Em.
• Stop by paradise in the Maui-themed room,  and enjoy the live Polynesian band and a roasted whole Hawaiian Luau pig.

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New Year’s Eve Salute to America Gala
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Road, NW
Washington, DC (map it)

Dates and Times – Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Tickets – $174.00 and are available online, but prices go up as the date gets closer.

Nearest Metro Subway Station – Woodley Park, Red line, then a 3-block walk.

Parking – Paid hotel parking is available, but may fill up.
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Hosted by DC101’s Elliot in the Morning radio host, partygoers get to enjoy an open bar, a heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet, karaoke, live bands (Cowboy Mouth, Pat McGee Band, Gonzo’s Nose), dancing and a comedy club.

The Downtown Countdown    
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001  (map it)

Dates and Times – Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 8:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

Tickets – $109.00 and are available online or by phone at 202-397-SEAT. This event is 21 years old and over only.

Nearest Metro Subway Station – Metro Center – Red, Blue and Orange line. The station is connected to the Hyatt.

Parking – Valet - $30.00, self-parking – $20.00

Images – champagne, party favors
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Happy 2007!

Photo source: flickr
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Tis the season for Bond…James Bond.

This New Year’s Eve Euronet International is hosting an all Bond international New Years Eve 007 License to Thrill party for “sophisticated singles, couples and groups alike”. 

This black tie party has, obviously, a 007 theme.  Attendees “travel” around the globe Bond-style, to party rooms featuring a different country’s food, drink and music. From a mock Casino Royale with Roulette, Craps and Black Jack to a unique ‘shaken not stirred’ Icelandic-themed Ice Bar, partiers can span the missions of 007.

Other themes include the Caribbean (can’t be a Bond party with out some calypso music and Bond-girls), a trip to MI6 HQ in London for a gin and tonic and English fare, a visit to the India’s Taj Mahal, followed by a serving of caviar and vodka from Russia with Love and finally back to New York’s Times Square.

Watch performances in many of the themed rooms. Belly dancers, Gypsy sword dancers, Conga Line and Limbos, will offer something for everyone.

Euronet International, is a DC organization that hosts high-profile (very well attended and publicized) parties and social events, cultural programs and community service, focused mostly to the younger (25-50) ”internationally-minded” professional.

007 License to Thrill
December 31, 2006
9:30 p.m.
Jurys Washington Hotel
1500 New Hampshire Ave, NW
Washington DC 20036

Parking
Valet parking in private garage – $20 per car

Tickets
$149 per person, but as the event date gets closer, prices go up.  VIP and Presidential tickets (additional activities, dinner, etc.) are also offered.

Hotel Rooms
Rooms are available in the hotel for $129.00.

Nearest Metro subway station – Dupont Circle – Red line

For other James Bond-friendly things to do in DC, check out Week of Bond posts on The DC Traveler.  

Photos courtesy of Euronet International.
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