The Palmer House Hilton's Legendary Empire Room is Open to the Public for the First Time in Almost 40 Years with its New Year's Eve Celebration

Big Night Chicago’s Velvet Rope VIP Members Celebrate the New Year with Dining and Dancing to the Music of Sam Fazio in One of Chicago’s Hottest Spots

CHICAGO—The Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe Street, is proud to announce that the legendary Empire Room will be open to the public for the first time since 1976. The Empire Room is one of the numerous locations throughout the hip and historic hotel hosting the Big Night America’s Chicago New Year’s Eve Party: Big Night Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 31, from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Velvet Rope VIP guests may purchase tickets or tables. This package includes excellent table service, access to all party areas and exclusive access to special entertainment including the music of Sam Fazio in the storied Empire Ballroom. Velvet Rope VIP tickets are currently $259.99 and will rise to $359.99 as the night approaches. For tickets, show information and an updated list of confirmed acts, visit BigNightChicago.com.

The Empire Room was first opened in 1925 as an elegant dining room and immediately brought in large crowds wanting to experience an unforgettable evening. The Empire Room continues to maintain the elegance that identified it as a premiere café society nightclub of days gone by. The room’s glamorous design can immediately be seen as a staircase inspired by the Paris Opera leads directly from the lobby of the Palmer House to the Empire Room. It has been said by many that walking in to the Empire Room is like taking a step back in time. The 20th century’s great entertainment luminaries from Tony Bennett to Carol Channing have all performed there. Besides the long list of renowned performers the audience that was in attendance in the past is just as legendary as the performers The Empire Room saw. Its rich history is what makes the room sparkle today. This year at Big Night Chicago the Empire Room will be open for our Velvet Rope ticket holders exclusively. Sam Fazio will be the main entertainer for the night and delicious food and premium beverage brands are all included in the ticket price.

In addition to the Velvet Rope VIP’s celebrating in the Palmer House, the Big Night Chicago New Year’s Eve party includes Celebrity DJ Brody Jenner of The Hills, Keeping Up With The Kardashians and Bromance fame. He will be flying into Chicago from Malibu to spin with William Lifestyle. Other confirmed DJs include Steve Smooth, Pat Premier and Pete Augusta. The Live bands slated to perform covers various genres of top hits are Iron Dragon, The Breakfast Club and The Shagadelics.

Two additional packages are available:

· General Admission tickets, are currently $109.99 and will rise to over $150 as the night approaches, consisting of all-inclusive bars, food, party hats and tiaras, and access to five party areas and ballrooms (including four dance floors)

· VIP tickets, includes general admission plus upgraded top shelf drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres buffets and special seating areas. VIP tickets are currently $159.99 and will rise to $199.99 as the night approaches

The Palmer House Hilton offers a special room rate starting at just $99/night for guests. Rooms may be booked through BigNightChicago.com.

ABOUT HIBALL EVENTS

HiBall Events is one of America’s leading event production and promotion companies. With over twenty years of experience, founder Rich Shea and the rest of the management team at HiBall Events have produced thousands of events from coast-to-coast, including Big Night New Years in DC, Baltimore, San Diego and New Orleans; BlocktoberFest; and large bar tours in cities across the US.

About The Palmer House

The legendary AAA four-diamond rated hotel has been hosting visitors to the Chicago Loop for more than 140 years. Today, the Palmer House Hilton continues to thrive in the heart of the theatre and financial district, just steps from the Art Institute, Millennium Park and State Street shopping. A short walk away is Grant Park

where summer festivals take place. Family attractions like the Chicago Children’s Museum and Navy Pier are just a quick cab ride away. The hotel features 130,000 sq. ft. of function space with more than 77 meeting rooms, seven ballrooms and two exhibition halls. Lockwood Restaurant & Bar, located just off the lobby, is

open throughout the day serving contemporary American cuisine. Small plates and classic cocktails are served in Potter’s. Balance Spa features 14 treatment rooms including hydrotherapy services for the ultimate pampering. The fitness center offers over 10,000 sq. ft. of cardio and free weight equipment, an indoor pool, whirlpool, and saunas.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 94 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company’s portfolio of ten world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,000 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with nearly 672,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories, including Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®.

The Palmer House Hilton is proud to announce that it will be the host of the Big Night America’s Chicago New Year’s Eve Party, Big Night Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 31, from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. at the Palmer House Hilton,

17 E. Monroe Street. Events take place throughout the historic Palmer House with three different packages available: General Admission, VIP and Velvet Rope VIP:

· General Admission tickets, are currently $109.99 and will rise to over $150 as the night approaches, consisting of all-inclusive bars, food, party hats and tiaras, and access to five party areas and ballrooms (including four dance floors)

· VIP tickets, includes general admission plus upgraded top shelf drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres buffets and special seating areas. VIP tickets are currently $159.99 and will rise to $199.99 as the night approaches

· Velvet Rope VIP tickets and tables, includes excellent table service, access to all party areas and exclusive access to special entertainments in the storied Empire Ballroom. Velvet Rope VIP tickets are currently $259.99 and will rise to $359.99 as the night approaches.

For tickets, show information, and an updated list of confirmed acts, visit BigNightChicago.com.

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HiBall Events and the Palmer House Hilton sponsor Big Night Chicago New Year’s Eve.