Bensalem New Year’s Events: Where To Ring In 2018

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 town-by-town listings below of New Year’s celebrations and events for 2017 in and near Bensalem if you’re one to want to go out, plus a look at what television programming may make you want to stay in.

If you want to go out:

• A New Year's Eve Silver Screen Soiree will be held at Parx Casino. Doors open at 6 p.m., live music starts at 8 p.m. Hosted by Rocco, Amber Miller and Chio of iHeartRadio, the countdown to 2018 at 360 will be filled with Old Hollywood-inspired glitz and glamour with live music by Bigg Romeo, Fish Out of Water and DJ Eric Vanderslice. Advance tickets are $25 advance. Door ticket price is $30 if tickets remain. Click here for details.
• The "Dead Men Don't Speakeasy" murder mystery at Fisher's Tudor House will take you back to the roaring twenties. It starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are $82.99 and include salad, dinner, dessert and a cocktail. Click here for details.
• Steam Pub in Southampton is hosting a New Year's Eve party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. There will be open bar, a DJ and buffet. Early bird tickets are $55. Click here for details.
• Bella Tori in Langhorne will be offering a special three-course New Year's Eve dinner. Click here for details and reservations.
• For the kids, Sesame Place will be doing fireworks at 6:25 p.m. Click here for details.

We’ll be adding new events to this post as they pop up, so be sure to check back as the big day nears! (Know of an event not listed? Email Kara.Seymour@patch.com)

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 the 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 Time Square packed with people, as well as awesome musical performances.

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