New Year's Eve at Windows On The River

Elevated. All-inclusive. Unforgettable! Enjoy glittering photo opps, festive party favors and multiple rooms of entertainment featuring electrifying DJs, roving stiltwalkers and musicians, a silent disco and a live performance of throwback dance jams by Old Skool. Guests are free to choose a vibe and change it up throughout the night. As an added bonus, guests can head under the sea to explore Greater Cleveland Aquarium with a drink in hand. The party culminates with a massive balloon drop at midnight, perfectly timed with the NYC countdown displayed on multiple 8’ x 9’ video walls. This is a fully all-inclusive event, ensuring glasses are filled and appetites satisfied. All bags and guests are subject to a security screening upon entering. WHAT: Highlights of the Windows On The River end-of-year sendoff include: • Premium open bar service starting at 8pm (7pm for VIP) with last call at 12:45am • Appetizers, heavy hors d’oeuvres, late-night bites and sweet treats • Multiple rooms of entertainment featuring DJs, stiltwalkers, a strolling saxophonist, a silent disco and covers of high-energy dance tunes performed live by Old Skool • Greater Cleveland Aquarium access 8-10pm • Live NYC ball drop viewing on multiple 8′ x 9′ video walls • Midnight balloon drop • Hats, noisemakers, multiple selfie stations and amazing photo opps • Free onsite parking (or complimentary shuttle service) WHERE: Windows On The River, 2000 Sycamore Street, Cleveland, OH 44113 WHEN: Thursday, December 31, 8pm - 1am General Admission; VIPs may enter at 7pm* for an extra hour of festivities and enjoy Greater Cleveland Aquarium all to themselves! HOW: Tickets must be pre-purchased. General admission is $195 per person (before taxes and fees). *A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $240 per person (before taxes and fees). The VIP ticket includes early access (7-8pm) and to Greater Cleveland Aquarium (7-8pm) with a dedicated coat room, music and specialty cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres and party favors. WHO: Guests must be 21 or older to enter. Ticket transfers are not available. Resold tickets will not be accepted night of the event. Primary purchaser must be present with ID for their group to enter event. Hotel Accommodations: Spend the night in the city! Ticketholders are invited to take advantage of the special hotel rates at Aloft Cleveland Downtown and Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown. • Book a discounted $189 room at Aloft by December 4, 2026, by clicking here. Includes 1pm late checkout on January 1 and a complimentary Aloft shuttle to the NYE party for all Aloft guests! (Shuttle times will be posted in lobby.) • Book a room at Drury Inn by December 17 at a discounted rate of $144 for a 1 King Bed Deluxe room or $153 for 2 Queen Bed Deluxe room by clicking here. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and referring to group number 10204610. Drury Hotel stays include complimentary hot breakfast. SHUTTLE SERVICE: Ticketed attendees are welcome to take a FREE shuttle to our event, provided by Vitalone’s Limousine service. Take the shuttle one way or ride with us roundtrip! The shuttle will stop at two destinations: Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown (1380 E 6th St, Cleveland, OH 44114) and The Ritz-Carlton/Tower City (1515 W 3rd St, Cleveland, OH 44113). Guests planning to utilize the NYE shuttle from either of the above destinations must email [email protected]. 1st Vitalone’s Limousine Shuttle Pickup • 6:30pm (VIP only) – Drury Plaza Hotel • 6:45pm (VIP only) - The Ritz-Carlton • 7:30pm (General Admission) – Drury Plaza Hotel • 7:45pm (General Admission) – Tower City/The Ritz-Carlton 2nd Vitalone’s Limousine Shuttle Pickup • 8pm – Drury Plaza Hotel • 8:15pm – Tower City/The Ritz-Carlton The first Vitalone’s Limousine return shuttle trip occurs after the ball drops at 12:15am. NOTE: Aloft Hotel guests can access a separate hotel shuttle. Times will be posted in Aloft lobby and boarding is on a first-come, first-served basis. PARKING: There is convenient, expansive parking in the lot located directly in front of the building. Parking is included with your Windows On The River New Year’s Eve Party ticket. TICKETING QUESTIONS: Call 216.861.1445 (during business hours) or email [email protected].