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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 (DF/GF)

Sea Beans & English Cucumber

Steak Frites (DF/GF)

NY Strip & Chimichurri

Roasted Red Beet Larb (V+/GF)

Thai Basil & Rice Paper Crisp

Buckwheat Blini

Crème Fraiche & Caviar

Crispy Lamb Belly

Cilantro Chutney & Garlic Naan

Winter Caprese (V/GF)

Grilled Artichoke, Cured Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella

Desserts
Guinness Chocolate Cake Pops (V)
Gingerbread Cake Pops (V)
Caramelized White Chocolate Panna Cotta with Bourbon and Vanilla Beans (GF)
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
Holiday Punch

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

Sparkling Rose

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

Tiramisu-Tini

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

DJ Rang & DJ360 Elite
Dance floor in the SECU Daily Planet Globe
Photo Op by Zimzoom
Performers by Elevate
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More Merriment

2nd floor

Grazing Station
Local Cheese & Charcuterie (GF/V)

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

Chilled Calamari & Octopus Salad (GF/DF)
Mediterranean Station

Antipasta Salad, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Tabbouleh, Marinated Olives, Grilled Crostini, Locally Made Pita

Signature Crab Dip (GF) & Spinach Artichoke Dip (V/GF)

Herb Grilled Focaccia & Everything Spiced Lavash

Chef Attended Crostini Bar

Warm Brie, Caramelized Mushrooms & Sage (V)

Whipped Red Pepper Ricotta, Olive Tapenade & Crispy Chickpeas (V)

White Bean Puree, Marinated Olives & Duck Confit (DF)

Steak Tartare, Toasted Nori Aioli & Cured Egg Yolk

Honey-Fig Goat Cheese, Caramelized Sweet Potatoes & Prosciutto

Dessert Station
Red Velvet Cupcakes (V)

with Baileys Cream Cheese Frosting

Pink Champagne Cupcakes (V)

with Pink Champagne Butter Cream

Pomegranate Rosemary Mousse Shooters (GF/V+)
open bar

Premium Liquors, Wines & Craft Beers

Passed Specialty cocktails
Holiday Punch

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

Sparkling Rose

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

Photo Op by Zimzoom
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The Fun Doesn’t Stop

3rd floor

SEAFOOD BAR (GF/DF)
Fresh Shucked Local Oysters

Bodie Island, Olde Salt & Chadwick Creek

Classic Black Tiger Shrimp Cocktail

with Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce

Steamed Langoustine Tails

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

DESSERT STATION
Tia Maria Cookie Stacks (V)
Limoncello Mousse Shooters (GF)
Cranberry Margarita Mousse Shooters (GF)
Specialty cocktail Bar
Holiday Punch

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

Sparkling Rose

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 (GF)

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

Seared ‘Vegan’ Scallops (V+/GF/DF)

Confit Tomatoes, Stewed Corona Beans & Citrus Salsa Verde

Crackling Pork Belly (GF)

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

Dessert Station
Mulled Wine & Cherry Pies (CONTAINS NUTS/V)
Mini Maple Bourbon Pecan Pies (CONTAINS NUTS/V)
Assorted French Macarons (CONTAINS NUTS/GF)

Gin & Honey, Spiced Rum Caramel, Chocolate Peppermint Ganache

open bar

Premium Liquors, Wines & Craft Beers

Passed Specialty Cocktails
Holiday Punch

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

Sparkling Rose

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
360 Photobooth

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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