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Celebrate In Style

Raleigh’s Premier New Year’s Eve Gala

Join us for the Triangle’s best upscale New Year’s Eve party at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh, featuring:

  • All-inclusive admission
  • Delicious food stations, passed appetizers, desserts displays and late night snacks
  • Open bar with premium liquors, wine, craft beers and specialty cocktails
  • Two DJ’s and dance floors
  • Three photo booths

  • And more!
Ring in 2024 in style at downtown Raleigh’s premier NYE Gala
Fun for Everyone

4 Floors of Festivities

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Where the Fun Begins

1st floor

Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Tuna Poke

Sea Beans & English Cucumber

Steak Frites

NY Strip & Chimichurri

Roasted Red Beet Larb

Thai Basil & Rice Paper Crisp

Buckwheat Blini

Crème Fraiche & Caviar

Crispy Lamb Belly

Cilantro Chutney & Garlic Naan

Winter Caprese

Grilled Artichoke, Cured Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella

Desserts
Tia Maria Cookie Stacks
Limoncello Mousse Shooters
Cranberry Margarita Mousse Shooters
Gingerbread Cake Pops
Late Night Snacks
Nathan’s Mini All Beef Hot Dogs

Carolina Style – Mustard, Chili, Slaw & Onions
Chicago Style – Pickle, Tomato, Sport Peppers, Relish, Onions & Celery Salt
Coney Island – Chili, Onions & Shredded Cheddar

Popcorn Station
Champagne upon entry
open bar

Premium Liquors, Wines & Craft Beers

Specialty cocktails
Champagne Holiday Punch

Gin, Whiskey, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Aromatic Bitters & Star Anise Garnish

Sparkling Rosé

Tequila, Watermelon Purée, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Topped with Club Soda & Lime Garnish

Tiramisu-Tini

Coffee Liquor, Vodka, Heavy Cream, Simple Syrup & Crushed Chocolate Espresso Bean Garnish

DJ Rang & DJ Randal Calloway
Dance floor in the SECU Daily Planet Globe
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More Merriment

2nd floor

FOOD Stations
NC Cheese & Charcuterie

Chef Selected Cured Meats & Cheeses, Marinated Olives, Marcona Almonds, Cornichons, Assorted Mustards & Locally Baked Breads

Mediterranean Station

Antipasta Salad, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Tabbouleh, Marinated Olives, Grilled Crostini, Locally Made Pita, Signature Crab Dip & Spinach Artichoke Dip

Regionally Inspired Chef Assembled Crostini Bar

Warm Brie, Caramelized Mushrooms & Sage

Whipped Red Pepper Ricotta, Olive Tapenade & Crispy Chickpeas

White Bean Puree, Marinated Olives & Duck Confit

Steak Tartare, Toasted Nori Aioli & Cured Egg Yolk

Honey-Fig Goat Cheese, Caramelized Sweet Potatoes & Prosciutto

Dessert Station
Red Velvet Cupcakes

with Baileys Cream Cheese Frosting

Pink Champagne Cupcakes

with Pink Champagne Butter Cream

Assorted Macarons

Honey & Gin, Spiced Rum Caramel & Chocolate Peppermint Ganache

Mulled Wine & Cherry Cobbler
open bar

Premium Liquors, Wines, Champagne & Craft Beers

Specialty cocktails
Champagne Holiday Punch

Gin, Whiskey, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Aromatic Bitters & Star Anise Garnish

Sparkling Rosé

Tequila, Watermelon Purée, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Topped with Club Soda & Lime Garnish

Tiramisu-Tini

Coffee Liquor, Vodka, Heavy Cream, Simple Syrup & Crushed Chocolate Espresso Bean Garnish

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The Fun Doesn’t Stop

3rd floor

SEAFOOD DISPLAY
Fresh Shucked Local Oysters

Bodie Island, Olde Salt & Chadwick Creek

Classic Black Tiger Shrimp Cocktail

with Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce

Steamed Langoustine Tails
Chilled Calamari & Octopus Salad

Accompaniments: Fried Old Bay Saltines, Cocktail Sauce, Horseradish, Hot Sauce, Mignonette & Lemons

open bar

Premium Liquors, Wines, Champagne & Craft Beers

Specialty cocktails
Champagne Holiday Punch

Gin, Whiskey, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Aromatic Bitters & Star Anise Garnish

Sparkling Rosé

Tequila, Watermelon Purée, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Topped with Club Soda & Lime Garnish

Tiramisu-Tini

Coffee Liquor, Vodka, Heavy Cream, Simple Syrup & Crushed Chocolate Espresso Bean Garnish

Taking It to the Top

4th floor

Small Plates station
Hand Carved Butter Poached Beef Tenderloin

Butternut Squash Purée, Wilted Frisee & House Made Black Garlic Worcestershire

Seared ‘Vegan’ Scallops

Confit Tomatoes, Stewed Corona Beans & Citrus Salsa Verde

Crackling Pork Belly

Carolina Gold ‘Hoppin Johns’, Crispy Collards & Potlicker Jus

Desserts
Guinness Chocolate Cake Pops
Caramelized White Chocolate Panna Cotta
Maple Bourbon Pecan Pies
Pomegranate Rosemary Mousse Shooter
open bar

Premium Liquors, Wines, Champagne & Craft Beers

Specialty cocktails
Champagne Holiday Punch

Gin, Whiskey, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Aromatic Bitters & Star Anise Garnish

Sparkling Rosé

Tequila, Watermelon Purée, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Topped with Club Soda & Lime Garnish

Tiramisu-Tini

Coffee Liquor, Vodka, Heavy Cream, Simple Syrup & Crushed Chocolate Espresso Bean Garnish

DJ Harlem
Dance Floor

Get Ready!

This all-inclusive event includes admission, delicious food and beverages throughout the evening, and popular local entertainers. Tickets are non-refundable.

  • Attire is black tie optional.
  • Guests must be 21 years of age or older. IDs will be required.
  • You will be required to enter the names of each person you are buying for at the time of purchase. There will be no orders by mail or by phone.

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