They say where you find yourself for New Year’s sets the tone for your whole brand new spankin’ year. Well if that’s the case I want to be in beautiful Jackson Hole and you should too. Jackson offers plenty of exciting options to ring in the New Year. Just make sure that if you are over the age of 25 that you don’t over do it so you can spend New Year’s Day schussing down the beautiful slopes of Jackson Hole. Everyone else will be worn out from the previous night’s revelry so you should have the slopes to yourself until about noon. Is there a better way to start the New Year? But before we start penciling in your 2015 lets give you some exciting options for your last night of 2014.
Torchlight Parade and Fireworks, New Year’s Eve
Well you might be able to watch the ball drop in NYC, but they definitely don’t have a torchlight and parade in Times Square. This is what makes Jackson, Jackson so be sure not to miss the one at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort or the one in town at Snow King Resort.
• Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Torchlight Parade and Firework
Teton Village at the Base of Teewinot
• Snow King Mountain Parade and Fireworks, 6:15 – 8 pm
Snow King Mountain, 100 East Snow King Avenue
Live Music and Parties
New Year’s Eve just doesn’t seem like New Year’s Eve without some live music, friends, loved ones, and of course some champagne to enjoy it with. Here’s a list of some spots to get down to some live music in the biggest night of the year.
Gondi-Gala New Year’s Eve Party
If you are staying and skiing at the village don’t worry there is still plenty to do when the lifts close. In fact you can take a gondi to the top of the mountain and get your groove on at the Gondi-Gala. Your red limo, er I mean gondola is waiting to whisk you high up top to Couloir Restaurant for a fun filled evening featuring local Jackson band Whiskey Morning. The gondola starts running at 9pm, Whiskey Morning starts jamming at 10pm, and the party goes till 1am. Includes a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are $70.75.
Well you probably didn’t think you would be seeing Michael Jackson in Jackson on New Year’s, but you are in for the next best thing if you catch Who’s Bad, the Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute band at the Pink Garter. Billed as the longest-running Michael Jackson tribute band they’ve been at since the Prince of Pop was moonwalking across stages and delighting audiences. This band has played all over the world with notable stops in the U.K. and China as well crisscrossing across the U.S.A. If you saw MJ back in the day and want to relive the experience or if you never got the chance then you are in for an experience. It’s sure to be quite the party on New Year’s Eve at the Pink Garter. The doors open at 8pm and the show starts at 9pm, New Year’s Eve. Tickets are $25 to $55.
Mangy Moose New Year’s Eve Bash
The Mangy Moose isn’t just the spot to be at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for après ski, but also a great place for live music and New Year’s Eve is no different. Local band favorites Uncle Stack & the Attack will get the party going and keep it going through the night. It’s sure to sell out, so get your $18 tickets early at mangymoose.com.
The Tavern knows something about throwing a party; they do it on the nightly, so leave it to them to deliver on New Year’s with Jackson’s legendary funky-party band, Sneaky Pete and the Secret Weapons. Free champagne, party favors, and funky music at the Tavern makes for a legendary New Year’s. The party runs from 10 pm-1:30 am.
Check out free music at the Granary with Keith Phillips on piano and Aaron Miller on bass. No cover means an extra round of drinks or money for a cab ride home. The music runs from 7 pm – 12:15 am.
Have a safe and happy New Year’s!
