Uptown Saint John . Ringing in the New Year!

Uptown will salut the past year and toast to the new in a big way. Much is happening on every block.

Pick a place to party, or make your rounds. Here's what's on...
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Billy's Seafood Company
51 Charlotte Street
672.3474

"New Years Eve Dinner for 2"

Course 1
2 cups of seafood chowder

Course 2
A bucket of pesto cream mussels

Course 3
Blackened salmon with roasted red pepper and parmesan risotto or peppered tuna steak with teriyaki sauce and wasabi smashed potatoes.

Course 4
Double chocolate mouuse

$75 per couple

Our full menu is also available all evening!

Don't forget to order your new years seafood trays!

call 672.3474 for reservations or trays
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The Canterbury Lounge
47 Canterbury Street
646.1811

New Year's Eve should be glamourous - and this year we're doing our part. We are teaming up with the jeweler to the stars - Tacori Diamonds of Los Angeles, and the world famous symbol of celebration -  Dom Perignon.
There will be a draw before midnight for:
$1700 Tacori Diamond Necklace!
1 Bottle Dom Perignon
Tacori accessories
1 Day Spa package to Hummingbird medi spa
 
We're also excited to welcome our musical guest, The Real Jazz, a production from Big City Nights. They'll be on stage with 2 DJ's, live Sax and Congas - taking you on an amazing musical odyssey.
Come celebrate the New Year at The Canterbury. We'll provide the sound and the sparkle. 
 
The rest is up to you.
Price:
50 for one
85 for two
Three drinks tickets included!
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Market Square - NYE Party on the Boardwalk
One Market Square - Market Square Atrium and Boardwalk
658.3600

2012 is just around the corner – welcome it with a bang at New Brunswick’s Festival Place, Market Square!

Join us at Market Square to enjoy live entertainment, hats and noisemakers, face painting, balloons, and of course, fireworks at the stroke of midnight!

Enjoy ice bars, heated patios and underground parking to keep you toasty.  The Boardwalk will shimmer with excitement as Saint John rings in 2012!

Hosted by local legend Thom Swift.  Featuring: Matchstick Mike & The Chain Smokin' Altar Boys, Andrew Hunter & The Gatherers, Brent Mason, Shanklin Road, and Balysto Steelband.

FIREWORKS AT MIDNIGHT, featuring special performance with Matchstick and Thom, and an encore into the night!!!

We'll also be featuring children's entertainment at 6pm in the Market Square Atrium - so bring out the whole family!
Oh, and did we mention our favourite word?! FREE!!!
A pleasure to welcome our region to come together and celebrate a wonderful 2011, and usher in 2012!

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Opera Bistro
60 Prince William Street
642.2822

New Year’s Eve  Dinner Menu
Saturday December 31

Reservations 6:00pm - 7:30pm
$ 55 plus HST and Gratuity

First: Champagne Herb Soup
Second: Lobster Risotto Rice
Third: Rosemary Quail/Truffle Jus/Arugula
Entrée:  Choice of:
1. Lamb Loin Chops Triple Potato Gratin, Roasted Vegetablesor
2. Sea Trout Roulade, Saffron SauceTriple Potato Gratin, Roasted Vegetables
Dessert: Meringue Gelato with Chocolate dipped Krokant

Due to demand we require a credit card for reservations and there is a 72 hour cancellation policy. Hope to see you on the 31st!
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Rain Nightclub
9 Sydney Street

New Years Eve in the RAIN with DJ Persona
Midnight Champagne Toast
$10 in advance, $12 at the door

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Third Space Presents 'Stardust, NYE'
A Masked Port City Spectacular
Saturday, December 31, 9pm, Kent Theatre
Bonjay
Jenocide
Windom Earle
DJ La Reine
DJ Diehard
9pm-2am
For more information see Facebook Event Page
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Taco Pica
96 Germain Street
633.8492

Masquerade Party
10pm-2am
Tickets $15 in advance or $20 at the door
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This is only a sample of the many exciting happenings uptown as reflect on 2011 and toast to a wonderful 2012! 
Most restaurants are offering something special on December 31, so please feel free to contact them directly.  Reservations are recommended.

Have a safe and fantastic NYE!