Cherry Hill New Year's Eve Events: 2018 Guide

CHERRY HILL, NJ — Love it or hate it, New Year’s Eve is happening again this year. Whether you plan to ring in 2018 at your favorite restaurant, a buzzing party with your friends, or all cozied up in front of the TV, we’ve got you covered.

So pop the bubbly, come up with some resolutions you can actually stick to and get ready to celebrate the New Year. Check out town-by-town listings below of New Year’s celebrations and events for 2017 in and near Cherry Hill if you’re one to want to go out, plus a look at what television programming may make you want to stay in.

If you want to go out:

Kappa Upsilon Sigma Chapter of the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity New Year's Eve Celebration

Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Crowne Plaza, 2349 West Marlton Pike in Cherry Hill.

A $75 ticket gets you a premium open bar, complimentary buffet style hors d'oeuvres and music by DJ William H. Crowne Plaza is taking hotel room reservations for anyone attending the party. Reservations can be made at https://aws.passkey.com/e/49504413.

New Year's at Noon

Garden State Discovery Museum, 2040 Springdale Road in Cherry Hill

Be the first to ring in the New Year ... kid style! The entire Garden State Discovery Museum will be singing, dancing, and counting down to 2018 with their biggest celebration yet! The countdown celebrations begin at 11:45 a.m. to countdown to noon, and 2:45 p.m. to countdown to 3 p.m. More information: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/new-years-at-noon-2/;http://www.discoverymuseum.com/event/new-years-at-noon-and-3pm-3/?instance_id=11879

If you want to stay in:

If your idea of the perfect New Year’s Eve is curling up on the couch with a hot toddy and watching the countdown in your pajamas, you’re in luck. These are the top two live TV specials people are already talking about. Here’s a peek so you can you can plan accordingly:

“New Year’s Eve Live” With Anderson Cooper And Andy Cohen
Where to catch it: CNN
Why you should watch: For the first time ever, Anderson Cooper will host CNN’s annual New Year’s Eve Live special with none other than “Watch What Happens Live” host Andy Cohen. As these two are best friends in real life, you can expect tons witty banter and hilarious moments from the pair. The Bravo mogul will replace Cooper’s former co-host Kathy Griffin, whom CNN fired after her controversial Donald Trump photoshoot.

“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2018” Hosted by Ryan Seacrest
Where to catch it: ABC
Why you should watch: Remember last year’s infamous Mariah Carey mic incident? Yes, it happened on Seacrest’s watch. So if that’s any indication, this could be a good one to tune-in to. And even if there aren’t any crazy celebrity snafus, you can count on crazy views of Time Square packed with people, as well as awesome musical performances.

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