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New Year's Eve means big parties, celebrations, fireworks, and more around the Reno area and Lake Tahoe. There are plenty of places to go and things to do when it comes to bringing in the New Year of 2020. New Year's Eve is on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. For places to enjoy eating out, go to "New Year's Eve Dining Around Reno and Sparks."

New Year's Eve Fireworks and Parties in the Reno Area

Downtown Reno is party central on New Year's Eve. There will be a big fireworks show starting at midnight, centered around the Reno Arch and fired off from the rooftops of nearby casinos. Virginia Street will be jumping with revelers and the casinos will be having rousing parties and dining specials. KRNV News 4 will broadcast the show live and the accompanying music will be played on Alice 96.5.

All RTC transit services will be free on New Year's Eve night starting at 6 p.m. and running until 2 a.m. on New Year's Day. The New Year's Eve free Safe RIDE program brings together community partners to cover the cost of providing free transit service. Be sure to check the schedule to make sure bus service is available in the area you plan to be.

Big New Year's fireworks show in downtown Reno. Photo © Stan White

Tuesday, December 31, 2019. The Row is three casinos in downtown Reno - Silver Legacy, Eldorado, and Circus Circus. "The Final Countdown" features bars and nightclubs in all three establishments. You can buy separate tickets for each bar or an all access pass for entry to all. There are also parties in several bars that have no cover and don't require tickets. Parties begin at 9 p.m. Visit the website for details and online tickets. All venues are 21 and older.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 10 p.m. Join us inside Grand Sierra Resort's Summit Pavilion for live music, two complimentary drinks, and a champagne toast during our Roaring 20s New Year's Eve party. Tickets are $75 (plus fees) and available online or by calling (775) 789-1115. The Grand Sierra is at 2500 E. 2nd Street in Reno.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 9 p.m. Join us for a night of hidden fun and make Bugsy proud. The Bootleggers and Bustiers party is a night for the ages. Ring in the 20s at LEX Nightclub and party the year away. Tickets are available online or by calling the box office at (775) 789-5399. The Grand Sierra is at 2500 E. 2nd Street in Reno.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 9 p.m. Inside the Peppermill, Four Color Zack spins you in to 2020 at EDGE Nightclub's New Year's Eve party. Enjoy complimentary champagne tasting from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Celebrate in style with party favors, a midnight champagne toast, and a celebratory balloon drop. Tickets are $51.16 in advance and $70 at the door. Cocktail attire is encouraged. The Peppermill Resort Spa Casino is at 2707 S. Virginia Street in Reno.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 9:30 p.m. Ring in the New Year by dancing the night away to your favorite 80's hits. This party will be in the Peppermill's Capri Ballroom. Tickets are available online.

Monday, December 30, 2019 through Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Bring in 2020 with free party favors and a champagne toast. There will be a midnight countdown and balloon drop, New Year's Eve dining specials, plus entertainment from 4 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. featuring Reckless Envy and Vegas Roadshow. New Year's brunch and dinner on January 1 at Toucan Charlie's Buffet. Visit the website for details on other activities during the weekend. The Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is at 3800 S. Virginia Street in Reno.

Saturday, December 28, 2019 to Wednesday, January 1, 2020. There will be New Year's celebrations throughout The Nugget, including food and drink specials, party favors and property-wide free entertainment, plus a Nugget Ballroom dinner show with Abba, The Concert, Celebrity Showroom show with Gruve Nation, and more. The Nugget is at 1100 Nugget Avenue in Sparks.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Our New Year's Eve party features a free buffet of delicious food for you to enjoy over cocktails. Then at midnight prepare for a balloon drop with over $1000 in cash and prizes. Admission is $20 presale, $35 at the door. You can buy tickets online. Faces is at 239 W. 2nd Street in Reno.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Ring in the New Year at Bonanza Casino with free play drawings, prize drawings, complimentary desserts for Officers in the Fort Reno Cavalry, and a casino-wide champagne toast and party favors at midnight. Note that some activities require you to be a players' club member. The Bonanza is at 4720 North Virginia Street in Reno. (775) 323-2724.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019. We will have live music by New Wave Crave from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at The 3rd Street Lounge. There will be cash drawings, party hats, gifts and a champagne toast at midnight. The Sands Regency is at 345 N. Arlington Avenue in Reno. (775) 348-2200.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will be a free play giveaway, free cake and champagne and live entertainment. Tamarack Junction is at 13101 S. Virginia St. in Reno. (775) 852-3600.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019. At Fun Quest arcade, it's $100 for all-you-can-play from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Starting at 8 p.m., lots of party perks kick in and it's 25% off all-you-can-play. At the bowling alley, there are a couple options for unlimited black light bowling, which includes shoe rentals and bottomless soda. Prices start at $60 for adults, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The Grand Sierra is at 2500 E. 2nd Street in Reno.

New Year's Eve at Lake Tahoe

Casinos and ski resorts all around Lake Tahoe will be party places on New Year's Eve.

New Year's Eve torchlight parade at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. Photo © Stan White

Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe will be having a big party and celebration all day to bring in the New Year. Events will be centered at the Main Lodge and include DJ music, a Snow Cat Parade at 5 p.m., Kids Torchlight Parade at 5:25 p.m., and a fireworks show at 5:50 p.m.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019, starting at 2 p.m. The New Year's Eve Family Celebration combines fun and exciting kid's activities, a fireworks show and even live music and drinks for the parents. We're opening up all of Olympic House for an unforgettable NYE family party and capping it all off with an East Coast New Year's Eve ball drop featuring DJs and a Balloon Drop. Bring the whole family and ring in the New Year at Squaw Valley.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is calling skiers and riders ages 5+ to join together for the final lap of 2019 on New Year's Eve, lighting up the night sky with colorful LED torches as they thread down the mountain. It's free to participate, but you must sign up for time slots that begin at 5 p.m. The parade will take place weather and conditions permitting. Family friendly New York New Year's Eve Party at Olympic House and fireworks to follow.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 9 p.m. Rock in the New Year with The Nomads (featuring Barry Thys) as they return to OVL on the 20th anniversary of their legendary performance in OVL in 1999. Ring in 2020 with a midnight countdown, balloon drop, and music from one of Lake Tahoe’s most popular bands. This is a 21+ event. Advance tickets $30. At the door, $40.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019. The afternoon and evening concludes the Heavenly Holidays celebration with live music, face painting, Ferris wheel, a snow globe photo booth, and the world's only Gondola Ball Drop with an aerial drone show and a fireworks show. The party continues into the night at one of the many casino nightclubs. This South Lake Tahoe party will be from 11 a.m. till past 10 p.m. at Heavenly Village. See the complete schedule.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 9 p.m. Dress to impress and countdown to 2020 at Opal Ultra Lounge inside Montbleu. Tickets can be purchased online or at the MontBleu Box Office. (775) 588-3515. Montbleu is in the casino district at the south end of Lake Tahoe, 55 Hwy. 50, Stateline, NV.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 9:30 p.m. This party features music by The Garage Boys and a champagne toast at midnight. It will be in the Vinyl showroom. You can get tickets online. Hard Rock is at 50 Hwy. 50 in Stateline, NV. 844-588-7625.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Ring in the New Year at the best fireworks show in North Lake Tahoe. Celebrate with family and friends around the outdoor ice skating rink with live music, and warm fire pits all night long. Fireworks at the Village at Northstar at 9 p.m. 5001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Light Parade is a free event for intermediate skiers and riders ages 10 or older who can ski or ride unassisted in the dark. The New Year's Fireworks show will follow the Light Parade at 6:45 p.m., conditions permitting. If you are just coming to watch, check out the bar for a warm drink. Tahoe Donner is at 11603 Snowpeak Way in Truckee.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 9 p.m. The California Honeydrops with special guest Sal's Greenhouse. After party with The Sextones. In the Crystal Bay Club Casino Crown Room. Tickets for the 21+ party are available online. On Lake Tahoe's north shore, 14 State Highway 28, Incline Village-Crystal Bay, NV.

Even More New Year's Parties and Events in the Reno / Northern Nevada Area

The Reno News & Review (RN&R) has compiled a huge list of lots more New Year's parties than I can possibly present here. Go to the RN&R Calendar, then navigate to your date of choice - December 31, 2019 in this case. You will be presented with a large array of New Year's activities from which to choose.

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