By Michael Davis
WILTON MANORS — Nearly every restaurant and nightclub will be featuring a New Year’s Eve champagne toast across Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Palm Beach. Leave it to Wilton Manors to outdo them all with its own brand of gay hoopla with all the glitter it can muster. Read on.
B. bar and Grille brings in the New Year with entertainer Nikki Adams who has two shows beginning at 9:30 p.m. DJ Kenny Poole does his countdown of hits from 2014 right up to the big moment when the clock strikes 12 and the ballons will drop, the noisemakers will roar, and the free champagne will flow. (2209 Wilton Drive)
Boardwalk Bang Bang promises the biggest bang for your buck. A gourmet Beefcake’s dinner is $20 (reserve in advance) from 9-11 p.m. And then pop next door to the strip club for a real celebration as the big screens tune to the Ball Drop in Times Square. Champagne toast and party favors at midnight. (1721 North Andrews Avenue)
Hunters Nightclub has renowned DJ Richie Rich spinning at its Red Carpet Event at Studio 54. There will be a midnight champagne toast, balloon drop, hats, and party favors galore. Best reason to go: No cover all night! (2232 Wilton Drive)
LeBoy, the brand new club from Johnny’s Sean David, will bring out the champagne at midnight for a complimentary toast. If you want to bring in the New Year surrounded by hot boys, LeBoy is the place to roll. No cover ever! (1243 NW 11th Avenue at 13th St)
Lips Nightclub’s New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball offers a three course pre fixe dinner for $35 (first seating), $75 (second seating) which promises to a fine meal, drag shows, dancing, and the prerequisite midnight celebration with a champagne toast, noisemakers, masks, horns and party favors. (1421 E Oakland Park Blvd)
The Manor pulls out all the stops with its annual New Year’s Eve Winter World. Live performance by Expose recording artist Gioia Bruno. General admission $25 or choose VIP treatment in your own elevated lounge overlooking the dance floor for $80. VIP premium bottle service must be ordered in advance. Giant balloon drop, party favors, and champagne toast with live Times Square simulcast. (2345 Wilton Drive)
Mona’s New Year’s Eve 2015 features bartenders Cory and Ronnie who have a bottle of champagne for each guest along with hats, noisemakers and something to blow. As if that weren’t enough, there’s Karaoke with Freddy at 9 p.m. and a free Hot Diggity Dog Cookout from 5-11 p.m. (502 E Sunrise Blvd)
There’s always a celebration at P.J.’s Cocktails. On New Year’s Even, get a free champagne toast at midnight. (2340 Wilton Drive)
ProgressBar presents its first New Year’s Eve masquerade ball. There’s no charge to join the party. If you want to go truly VIP which includes premium open bar from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., spring for tickets at $55 ($65 on the day of). Complimentary champagne toast and party favors at midnight. Tickets available at www.eventbrite.com. (2440 Wilton Drive)
Rumors starts its celebration with a free live concert by the remarkable Lillie McCloud at 10:30 p.m. You remember Lillie from her mega hit “Don’t You Want My Love.” Six outside bars keep the liquor flowing including a free champagne toast at midnight and surprise giveaways! (2426 Wilton Drive)
Scarfone’s Coal Fire Pizza, Pasta and Spirits is offering a full menu of Italian treats to bring in the New Year in style. A complimentary champagne toast to all guests at midnight. (2150 Wilton Drive)
Sidelines Sports Bar gets our attention with thousands of dollars in cash inside their midnight balloon drop. Start your New Year with free money along with a champagne toast and party favors. Earlier in the evening, feast on the action from the Orange Bowl as Mississippi State versus Georgia Tech beginning at 8 p.m. (2031 Wilton Drive)
Village Pub’s Fire and Ice is featuring Andy’s Top Ten 2014 Video Count down to the New Year. The club is giving away hundreds of dollars in cash and prizes throughout the night with $5 Fireball shots from 9 p.m. to closing. Free champagne toast at midnight. (2283 Wilton Drive)
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