We may not have a party equal in size to the Times Square party in New York, but a Louisville New Year's Eve is no less exciting. Parties all over town include black-tie galas and masquerade balls, buffets and five course meals, champagne toasts and balloon drops. Regardless of how you want to spend your New Year's Eve, you'll certainly find something to do here in Louisville.
Mike Birbiglia at The Improv
Where: The Improv Comedy Club at 4th Street Live!Time: Shows at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
What: Watch comedian Mike Birbiglia perform his standup routine "Sleepwalk with Me" on New Year's Eve at The Improv.
Masquerade Ball at Hotel Nightclub
Where: Hotel Nightclub at 4th Street Live!Time: 10 p.m. - 4 a.m.
What: Enjoy a night of black-tie dancing and dining at this masquerade ball. Masks will be provided free of charge at the door.
Dinner Cruise on the Spirit of Jefferson
Where: Spirit of Jefferson RiverboatTime: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
What: This two-hour, early New Year's Eve cruise down the Ohio includes a dinner buffet and dance music provided by the riverboat's DJ.
New Year's Eve Gala on the Spirit of Jefferson
Where: Spirit of Jefferson RiverboatTime: 10 p.m. - 1 a.m.
What: Celebrate the start of 2009 with a three-hour cruise down the Ohio that includes a buffet dinner, entertainment, a midnight champagne toast, and party favors.
New Year's Eve Gala at the Brown Hotel
Where: English Grill at the Brown HotelTime: Dinner Seating at 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.
What: Enjoy a five-course meal, midnight champagne toast, live music, and dancing at the historic English Grill at the Brown Hotel.
Hyatt New Year's Eve Party
Where: Hyatt Regency LouisvilleTime: 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
What: An overnight stay at the Hyatt Regency hotel through their New Year's Eve package includes tickets for two to their New Year's Eve party featuring dinner, an open bar, live music and dancing, a midnight balloon drop, and a late checkout on New Year's Day.
The Olmsted New Year's Eve Bash
Where: The OlmstedTime: 7:30 p.m. - ?
What: The New Year's Eve party at The Olmsted features dinner service, an open bar, live entertainment, a chocolate fountain, and a midnight champagne toast. Tables of 8, 12, and 16 are available.
Galt House New Year's Eve Package
Where: The Galt HouseTime: 3 p.m. - ?
What: This New Year's Eve package includes an overnight stay at the Galt House, admission tickets for nine Louisville clubs, a dinner buffet, dance party, and midnight champagne toast.
