It's almost 2015!

IT’S ALMOST 2015!

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

www.youdrinkwedrive.com

www.drydrivers.com

www.suburbantaxi.com

www.blueandwhitetaxi.com

 

 

YOUR STAFF AT EAGLE RIDGE WISHES YOU A VERY HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR!

 

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