Birmingham New Year's Eve Events: 2021 Guide

BIRMINGHAM, MI — Where do you plan to ring in 2022? From extravagant galas to live music to cozy cocktail parties, there’s something for everyone in Birmingham this New Year’s Eve.

Amid a surge in COVID-19 infections due to the fast-spreading omicron variant, some celebrations may be going virtual again even as 205 million Americans are fully vaccinated and more than 67 million have received booster doses — something health officials say is critical to protect yourself and others around you from the virus.

Still, there are likely to be more in-person celebrations this year, and if you’re among those hoping to get out this New Year’s Eve, here’s a sampling of events happening right here in Birmingham.

• Salsa Detroit's Annual Latin New Year's Eve Bash, 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., 386 N Main St, 386 North Main Street, Royal Oak, MI
• New Years Eve Party, Friday at 8:00 p.m., O'Tooles Royal Oak, 205 W 5th Ave, Royal Oak, MI
• The Band Mint (LIVE Music on New Years EVE), Friday at 10:00 p.m. at the Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, 4209 Coolidge Hwy, Royal Oak, MI
• Kids Eat FREE at all Metro Detroit Rusty Bucket Locations, 30450 Telegraph Road, Bingham Farms, MI
• New Year's Eve at The Whitney, Friday 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at The Whitney, 4421 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
• New Year's Eve Party!, Friday 2:00 p.m. at 666 Selden St, Detroit, MI
• New Years Eve Bash, Friday 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at 474 Peterboro St, Detroit, MI

Despite this year’s planned festivities, many Birmingham residents may opt to stay home as the state experiences a surge in daily coronavirus cases thanks to the fast-spreading omicron variant.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said last week Michigan is in for a rough "four to six weeks," as the state remains relatively high at 16.2 percent with 477 new COVID-19 cases per million people. The 30 to 39-years-olds were experiencing the highest case rate and there were increases in hospital admissions among most age groups under 50, state health officials said.

Still, if you’re vaccinated and take the necessary precautions, you should be able to gather this New Year’s Eve safely.