Cheers to 2021! What better way to celebrate the end
of crazy 2020 than by ringing in the New Year right? According to todayslifeonline.com, the first New
Year's celebration dates back 4,000 years, when Roman emperor Julius Caesar first
declared January 1 to be a national holiday. The month of January takes its
name from Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions, who presided over
doors, passages, and transitional life periods. Janus is also depicted as
having two faces looking in opposite directions, one looking to the past and
the other towards the future. In the face of such a challenging year, this is a
perfect representation, as we all reflect on what has happened so far but are
looking forward in hopes of what's to come. To help transition into the New
Year, here is a list of six ways to ring in 2021, in celebration of hopefully
happy, healthy, and better days to come.
Bar
Marilou
Located in the CBD, Bar Marilou
is a beautiful cocktail lounge located inside of the Maison de la Luz hotel. On
New Year's Eve, Bar Marilou will provide an open bar with delicious passed hors
d'oeuvres and live performances from a jazz band trio and DJ Tristan Dufrene. Tickets
are available for purchase on the bar's website. Visitors can not only enjoy
Bar Marilou's selection of food and drinks, but also the nice atmosphere and
ambiance of this French-style bar. 544 Carondelet St., (504) 814-7711,barmarilou.com
Harrah's of New Orleans
Harrah's
of New Orleans is giving guests a chance to roll into 2021 in a brand-new
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350. Want a chance to win a brand new car? Visit the casino
every Tuesday and play to gain more entries towards the big prize. You can also
gain double the entries on December 30 and January 1, and the winner will be
announced at 10:30 p.m. on January 2. Harrah's casino has over 100 table games and
more than 1,500 slot machines, for visitors to ring in 2021 while trying their
hand at their pick of various games. 8 Canal St., (504) 533-6000,caesars.com/harrahs-new-orleans/casino
Cheer
for Your Favorite College Football Team
On New Year's Day,
football fans can make a plate of black-eyed peas for good luck and watch the Allstate
Sugar Bowl. Kick back and relax at home while watching the annual college
football bowl game, a tradition that has been taking place in New Orleans every
year since 1935. This year's Sugar Bowl is a semi-final game of the national
college football championships, with the winner going on to Miami. This New
Year's Day also marks the 87th Sugar Bowl game. Enjoy the New Year with a New
Orleans pastime by watching the game, being played at the Superdome on January
1, 2021, at 7:30 p.m.
Orleans
Grapevine Wine Bar & Bistro
Champagne-lovers, toast to 2021 with bubbly at Orleans Grapevine
Wine Bar & Bistro. This wine bar has one of the largest wine
selections in the French Quarter and a delicious menu of entrees, desserts,
salads, and more. Orleans Grapevine is known for its relaxing, serene
atmosphere and delectable menu items for visitors to enjoy. Call ahead for
reservations, as they are sure to book up, and limited seating is available. 720 Orleans
St., (504) 523-1930,orleansgrapevine.com
The
Royal Frenchmen Hotel
Check out The Royal
Frenchmen Hotel, which finds its home in the Frenchmen Street
Entertainment District: a perfect location to spend New Year's Eve and just a
short walk to various restaurants in the city. The hotel will also have live
music outside on its balcony, featuring local great Glen David Andrews. Whether
you're interested in booking a room for a getaway or trying their Royal Bar with
plenty of great cocktails and beers, The Royal Frenchmen Hotel is a great place
to celebrate New Year's. 700 Frenchmen St., (504) 619-9660,royalfrenchmenhotel.com
The
Cannery
The Cannery
welcomes you to say goodbye to 2020 and all its tragedies in their beloved Mid-City
location. This multi-purpose event venue is offering premium food, fabulous
drinks, and entertainment to ring in 2021 in the best way possible. Tickets are available to purchase online through
their website. Come to The Cannery to celebrate an unforgettable New Year's Eve
at the end of a very unforgettable year. 3803 Toulouse St., (504) 486-8351,cannerynola.com
