IT’S ALMOST 2015!
Tuesday, December 30th, 2014
New Year’s Eve is a wonderful time to celebrate and reflect on the previous year, as well as to look forward to the exciting possibilities of the upcoming 365 days!
People choose to celebrate this holiday in many ways. One of the most the notable is witnessing the “dropping of the ball” in New York’s Time Square. Dating back to 1907, this nostalgic tradition has averaged over 1 million spectators each year in person, and over 1 billion who watch on TV! In Sarasota, Florida (home of our Gulf Gate Apartments community) they drop a pineapple, and in other parts of the country the items used to ring in the New Year include a liberty bell replica (Pennsylvania), a pickle (North Carolina), a guitar (Tennessee), and a cheese wedge (Wisconsin). For other fun traditions check out Wikipedia.
Celebrate
Maple Grove and Minnesota may not have an official “drop,” but they have many wonderful ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve, including several that are family friendly. Check out the following links we found to help you plan your night:
Maple Grove Community Center
December 31, Maple Grove, MN
http://www.maplegrovemn.gov/files/8614/1633/2179/New_Years_Eve_Party_Flyer.pdf
CBS Best Family Friendly New Year’s Parties in Minnesota
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-family-friendly-new-years-parties-in-minnesota/
Open Table
Listing of restaurants that are celebrating New Year’s Eve with option to make reservations
http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?m=46&pid=4
Minneapolis Hot Spots
www.minneapolis.org/best-new-years-eve-spots
Safety First
However you choose to celebrate, your safety is important to us! Here is a list of free or inexpensive travel options for New Year’s Eve:
Metro Transit Buses and Light Rail – Free
YOUR STAFF AT EAGLE RIDGE WISHES YOU A VERY HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR!