New Year's Eve Black Tie Admired, Not Required Celebration

Plan for a night of celebration at The Merrill Hotel this New Year's Eve! We're throwing another grand party in our Mississippi Ballroom and you're invited for a night of food, cocktails, and live entertainment from Lewis Knudsen and the Midwest Dueling Pianos! Double the pianos means double the fun as we roll into 2025!

The hotel's ticketed 21+ celebration begins at 7:00 pm in the beautiful 6th floor ballroom with live music from Lewis Knudsen as hors d’oeuvres and bites will be served from Maxwell’s On The River. Cash bars will be available throughout the night to be enjoyed as Midwest Dueling Pianos perform a unique and interactive show beginning at 9:15 pm offering wildly entertaining music and comedy.

The New Year's Eve Celebration is open to hotel guests, visitors, and locals alike. Join us for the party as we kiss 2024 good bye and welcome in the new year!

New Year's Eve Itinerary:

7:00 pm: Doors Open
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Live Music by Lewis Knudsen, Heavy Hors D'oeuvres & Assorted Food Stations
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Dessert, Gourmet Coffee & Hot Chocolate Bar
9:15 pm - 12:30 am: Midwest Dueling Pianos
Midnight: Toast

Festivities Include:

2 Drink Tickets Per Person
Party Favors
Passed Hors D'oeuvres & Assorted Food Stations
Cash Bar
Live Entertainment from Dueling Pianos
Chef's Choice of Sweet Treats, Gourmet Coffee & Hot Chocolate Bar
Midnight Toast

Menu Preview:

Shrimp Cocktail
Oysters on the Half Shell with Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, Citrus
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Toasted Pita Points
Loaded Boursin Mac and Cheese Station
Slow Roasted Sirloin Carving Station
Assorted Dessert Station and Coffee Station

Ticket Prices:

$175 Per Person: Full Access - Includes 2 drink tickets, hors d'oeuvres, dessert, party favors, and more.
$125 Per Person: Entertainment only - Admission after 9:00 pm, with a drink ticket and desert.
Charitable Contribution: For every ticket purchased, $50 will be donated to local Muscatine charities.

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