Check out this list of places in the South Jersey and Philadelphia areas to bring in 2016 in a festive way.
New Year's Eve is the biggest party night of the year and there are plenty of places in and around South Jersey to ring in 2016 in a festive way.
From Philadelphia to Camden to Atlantic City, joyful revelers can enjoy a five-hour open bar at The Crystal Tea Room in Philly or countdown to midnight with a shark at Adventure Aquarium in Camden.
Here's a list of parties to choose from.
Philadelphia
The Crystal Tea Room
New Year's Eve at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia will be an opulent soiree atop the former Wannamaker Building in Center City.
In addition to multiple rooms, lavish food choices, and a five-hour open bar, there will be performances by 39 Mariner and hoop dancers, body painters, a silent auction, and ample easily-accessible bars.
Dress code is "dress to impress," and guests must be 21 years old or older.
For more information, visit finleycatering.com/Crystal-Tea-Room.
The Piazza at Schmidts
Welcome the new year at The Piazza at Schmidts outdoor tent city of entertainment.
The 80,000-square-foot open-air event space will feature entertainment, open bar, buffet-style hors d'oeuvres, and a live performance by Dirty Heads.
DJs will keep the party popping with Top 40, House and EDM sets leading up to a live countdown to midnight, complete with a champagne toast.
VIP packages, table/bottle service, and extended open bar options are available.
For more information, visit joonbug.com.
Crawl 'til the Ball Falls Bar Crawl
Travel to more than five Philadelphia bars during this over-the-top New Year's Eve celebration.
A $10-registration gets participants a cup, wristband, and detailed bar crawl map to show where each big event is happening.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit nyephilly.com/philadelphia.
Camden
Adventure Aquarium
Say farewell to 2015 with some of your closest marine-life friends at Camden's Adventure Aquarium.
This family-friendly event features plenty of activities for all ages, and ends with grand finale fireworks at 6 p.m. presented by SugarHouse Casino.
New Year's Eve Splash is from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and is included in general admission.
For more information, visit www.adventureaquarium.com.
New Year's Eve on the Battleship New Jersey
Spend the last night of 2015 on the water, celebrating on the decks of Battleship New Jersey.
Relax on the deck of the historic battleship and watch fireworks from Sugarhouse Casino at both 6 p.m. and midnight.
Music, food, and drinks will be available.
For an extended celebration, sign on for the New Year's Family Encampment overnight experience. Spend the night on board, sleeping in the crew's bunks and enjoy dinner, breakfast, and rides on the 4D flight simulator.
For more information, visit www.battleshipnewjersey.org.
Atlantic City
The Pool After Dark
Spend an epic New Year's Eve poolside at Atlantic City's The Pool After Dark at Harrahs Resort.
A DJ will be spinning your favorite dance tracks so you can dance easily into 2016.
Bottle service, champagne toast, and open bar from 9 to 11 p.m. are just a few special offers available at The Pool on New Year's Eve.
The dress code is strictly enforced and does not allow athletic gear, hats, or headgear except for religious reasons, sunglasses, exposed chains or over-sized jewelry, jackets or pullovers, baggy or oversized clothing, white T-shirts, muscle tees, denim shorts, work boots, or steel-toe boots.
Fitted jeans and sneakers are allowed.
For more information, visit www.caesars.com.
Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar
Cuba Libre AC presents New Year's in Havana with sounds by DJ Bebo spinning Latin Fuzion, Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata.
DJ Swoosh will upstairs in the Mission Bar playing party anthems and Top 40 hits.
Enjoy the restaurant's Latin menu and a two-hour, top shelf open bar with purchase of a VIP package.
Guests will receive party favors and noise makers to celebrate the countdown to midnight just before watching the ball drop in Times Square, New York City.
Proper dress is required and guests must be 21 or older with proper ID.
For more information, visit cubalibrerestaurant.com/en/atlantic-city.
South Jersey
Adelphia Restaurant
There will be three separate events at Adelphia Restaurant this New Year's Eve.
Featured entertainers include Bob Pantano of 98.1 WOGL FM hosting a live broadcast in the ballroom, DJ Gussie will host a college night dance party, and Adelphia's chefs will put together a romantic New Year's Eve dinner for those who want to enjoy a quiet evening with that special someone.
The evening includes a champagne toast at midnight, cast bar, assorted food stations, and party favors.
Tickets range from $30 to $60.
Adelphia is located at 1750 Clements Bridge Road in Deptford Township.
For more information, visit www.adelphiarestaurant.com.
Riverview Inn
Celebrate the arrival of 2016 on the waterfront in Pennsville at Riverview Inn.
Live music by Love Alive and Sha-Bang, plus favorites from DJ Larry Van Atta will keep the crowd dancing well into the next year.
Tickets include all entertainment plus hors d'oeuvres, a pasta station, a tenderloin carving station, hot and cold butlered hors d'oeuvres, pastries, two premium drink tickets, champagne toast at midnight, and party favors.
The party starts at 7 p.m. and goes until 1 a.m. Tickets are available by calling 856-678-3700, or visit riverviewinn.net.
Kelly Roncace may be reached at kroncace@njadvancemedia.com. Follow her on Twitter @kellyroncace. Find the South Jersey Times on Facebook.
