Red Bank New Year’s Events: 2018 Guide

RED BANK, NJ – Love it or hate it, New Year’s Eve is happening again this year. Whether you plan to ring in 2018 at your favorite restaurant, a buzzing party with your friends, or all cozied up in front of the TV, we’ve got you covered.

So pop the bubbly, come up with some resolutions you can actually stick to and get ready to celebrate the New Year. Check out listings below of New Year’s celebrations and events in and near Red Bank if you’re one who likes t0 go out, plus a look at what television programming may make you want to stay in.

If you want to go out:

Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes at Count Basie Theatre
99 Monmouth St., Red Bank
The 18th annual concert rings in the new year in Red Bank.
Tickets start at $39 each.
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Central Jersey Club NANBPWC's New Year's Eve Gala
Doubletree Hotel, Tinton Falls
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Semiformal attire. Tickets $75
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New Years Eve 2018 At The Pool After Dark
Harrah's, Atlantic City
8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Tickets $75 until Dec. 1; prices rise after that date.
Click here for more information.

ICE AT THE PIER
Pier Village, Long Branch
Ice Skating
Sessions from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; the evening session will have fireworks.
Tickets are $10 to $18
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New Year's Eve Gala
White Sands Oceanfront Resort & Spa
1205 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach
Dinner buffet, open bar, DJ
Tickets $125
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Celebrate New Years @ Bar Anticipation
703 16th Ave., Lake Como
7 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Nine hours of entertainment with Big Bang Baby and DJ Mike Nice
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New Year's Eve Party at Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club
518 Arnold Ave., Point Pleasant Beach
Featuring a live performance by comedian Mike Cannon
BYOB - Dinner & Show - Gen admission
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Beatlemania Now
Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Dr., Manasquan
Concerts at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
See the ultimate celebration of The Beatles on the Algonquin stage.
Tickets range from $52 to $65 per person.
Click here for more information.

New Year's Eve Party at iPlay America
110 Schanck Road, Freehold, NJ
Bring the entire family and enjoy a night of rides, party favors, live DJ, and giveaways. Confetti cannons at midnight will help ring in the new year. Dinner and non-dinner tickets available starting at $39.99 for the party only and $74.99 per adult for the party and dinner.
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We'll be adding new events to this post as they pop up, so be sure to check back as the big day nears!

If you want to stay in:

If your idea of the perfect New Year's Eve is curling up on the couch with a hot toddy and watching the countdown in your pajamas, you're in luck. These are the top two live TV specials people are already talking about. Here's a peek so you can you can plan accordingly:

"New Year's Eve Live" With Anderson Cooper And Andy Cohen
Where to catch it: CNN
Why you should watch: For the first time ever, Anderson Cooper will host CNN's annual New Year's Eve Live special with none other than "Watch What Happens Live" host Andy Cohen. As these two are best friends in real life, you can expect tons witty banter and hilarious moments from the pair. The Bravo mogul will replace Cooper's former co-host Kathy Griffin, whom CNN fired after her controversial Donald Trump photoshoot.

"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2018" Hosted by Ryan Seacrest
Where to catch it: ABC
Why you should watch: Remember last year's infamous Mariah Carey mic incident? Yes, it happened on Seacrest's watch. So if that's any indication, this could be a good one to tune-in to. And even if there aren't any crazy celebrity snafus, you can count on crazy views of Times Square packed with people, as well as awesome musical performances.

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