9 New Year's Eve parties to welcome 2019 with a bang!

And just like that, 2018 is over. Below, we roundup a few fun parties to welcome 2019 with aplomb.

1. New World Makati’s New Year’s Eve Countdown

Dance 2018 away with music at the New World Ballroom, where the Blue Grass Band and DJ Yhana Nicole will provide entertainment and sounds. There are two beverage packages – Sparkle or Shine – to choose from, which come with midnight snacks (P2,500/head). Four passes entitles you to a raffle ticket, which then gives you the chance to win a two-night accommodation with Club access at New World Millennium Hong Kong and two roundtrip business class airline tickets. If that’s not your jam, swing by The Lounge, which offers a more intimate setting. 9pm-12am. P2,500. +632 8116888

2. Seda Vertis North’s Countdown Party 

After a sumptuous buffet dinner at Misto, may we suggest heading up to Straightup Bar, where panoramic views of fireworks lightning up Manila awaits? There will be a live band, a DJ, a lot of food, a lot of drinks, and lots of fun. 8-pm-12am. P3,500. +632 7398888

3. Cocoon Boutique Hotel

Party music, party favors, noisemakers, and a chance to catch the community fireworks displays around the city. How’s that for a grand New Year welcome?

If you’re with your special someone, enjoy the Cold Cuts, Cheese & Fruit Platter for Two (P1,499) that features farmer’s ham, salami, Hungarian sausage, smoked cheese, feta cheese, grapes, melon, kiwi, melba boast, crackers. You may also opt for the Salmon Gravlax, Cheese & Fruits Platter for Two (P999) salmon gravlax, capers, cream cheese, smoked cheese, grapes, melon, kiwi, melba toast, and crackers; or the Chips & Dips Platter for Two (P450) heart of banana, spinach and cream cheese, chicken liver pate, tomato and basil salsa, potato crisps, melba toast, and crackers. Tip: If you place orders no later than December 28, 12 noon for any of the platters, you may avail of a 20 percent discount on all beverages for that night.
61 Scout Tobias corner Scout Rallos Street, Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City. +632 9212706-08

4. The Garage at City of Dreams

At the newly opened The Garage, unplugged band Ice Bucket will take the reign come December 31 starting at 10pm. Revelers can enjoy the band’s brand of rock’nroll as they savor a wide selection of food and drinks from the 10 food trucks in the food hall. If that’s too much of an effort (decisions are hard!), avail of the special New Year’s Eve promo that includes a platter of taro chips, mixed nuts, vegetable crudités, assorted dips and free flowing red, white, and sparkling wines and draft beers for only P1,500 a head. 10pm. +632 8008080

5. Live music at Centerplay

A slew of live bands one after another will entertain guests at Centerplay in City of Dreams, starting at 6pm with Silk. Higher Ground follows at 7pm, after which Moranos will take the stage at 10pm. Part 3 will be on at 11pm, after which Silk, Moranos, and Higher Ground will come together for the most blaring of countdowns. Cough out P2,000 a head for a glass of bubbly plus food and beverage consumables. +632 8008080

6. Xylo at The Palace 

Over at Xylo in BGC's The Palace, Swedish DJ Salvatore Ganacci will be taking the lead at ending 2018 and beginning 2019. Be ready to go loud and wild with his awesome tracks and killer dance moves. Cough out P2,300 and you’ve got yourselves drink, too. +639176808888

7. Okada’s Legendary Concert Countdown

The entire property will be lit up in the brightest lights and beams shooting up to the skies, leading guests to Okada’s Grand Ballroom, where OPM legends Lajji Alejandro, Marco Sison, Rey Valera, Hazel Faith and the Manila Sound Project will be serenading guests. Of course, sumptuous food and free-flowing drinks are on offer. The semi-formal night could be had in two tiers: Gold (P8,888.00) and VIP (P10,888.00). Don’t worry, surprises and giveaways accompany the food, drinks, and entertainment. 7pm. +632 8880777

8. BGC x Taguig Pulse

Autotelic, Bret Jackson, Sofia Romualdez, Curtismith, Massiah, Astro Kidd, among others will headline Bonifacio Global City's massive New Year's Eve countdown party. Head out on 5th Avenue (between 28th and 30th Street) for a night of food, fun, music, and fireworks that are all for free. It starts with a mass at 6pm after which a musical performance inspired by "The Greatest Showman" follows. When everybody's pumped up, the free concert starts, and then the finale: a 15-minute fireworks display. A number of restaurants will be open up to midnight, not to mention pop-up booths from various Mercanto merchants. 6pm. Facebook

9. Shanghai Nights New Year’s Eve Gala Ball at Peninsula Manila

 

 

 

 

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Count down to 2019 at Madame Ning’s Shanghai Nights gala ball and dinner. Start the new year with the incomparable Madame Ning as The Lobby is transformed into an opulent 1920s art deco Shanghai ballroom. Call 8872888 local 6694 to book your table for this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration

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Dec 12, 2018 at 5:40am PST

 How about that old Shanghai allure to end 2018 with? The Peninsula Manila will be transforming its lobby into an opulent 1920’s art deco Shanghai ballroom come the 31st for a fabulous New Year’s Eve party. There will be a buffet dinner with, among others, caviar, tapas, tiger prawns, New Zealand mussels, braised beef cheeks, roasted lamb legs, and lechon de leche are on offer. The Brown Union band will be serving entertainment. The P14,500 door change includes a flute of champagne, of course.  9pm. +632 8872888 loc. 6694

— LA, GMA News

[Ed's Note: This article has been edited to reflect the removal of Cove Manila's Biggest Balloon Drop event, given the present circumstances]