LIT BY THE BAY - NYE Celebration & Dance Party

This is a joint event with Explore The Bay (ETB).

At last year's New Year's Eve party, some of you were Kissed by the Bay! This year your future is brighter! The new year symbolizes change and an opportunity for a better future. Announcing a New Year Celebration & Dance Party called LIT BY THE BAY. Let's finish off 2025 with beautiful illumination and ring in 2026 with some of the best citizens in the Bay Area. What better way is there to finish off the year, than being with friends and/or meeting some new friends? Dance the night away as a professional DJ plays the top hits of yesterday & today. We'll bring in the new year with a toast, a countdown, and a balloon drop. There will be complimentary party favors as well as a discounted rate on hotel rooms. Expect a classy, intoxicating and exciting environment with beautiful illumination. If you decide to personally get lit, please make sure that you are respectful to other guests and prearrange for a safe ride home or better yet, secure of one of the negotiated discounted rooms!

FORMAT
There will be a cocktail mixer at the beginning of the party to afford attendees the chance to meet new friends. Then the DJ will pump up the music around 8:30 PM. Dressy attire is recommended, but not required.

ABOUT THE VENUE
Like last year, we will be at the lovely Hyatt Centric in Mountain View, which is a 4 star hotel. Specifically, we will be upstairs on the 2nd Floor. Take the elevator or stairs to the View on 2 to find the party. Note that if you want to buy food, you will need to go downstairs to the Fairchild's Restaurant. Also, they have great wine in the restaurant as well.

SCHEDULE
7:30 - Event / Mixer starts
8:30 - Music pumped up
11:55 - NYE Toast - complimentary sparking wine toast included
11:59 - Countdown
12:00 - Balloon Drop
12:30 - Party ends

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS INCLUDE
*Professional DJ Playing Top Dance Hits from the Past and Present
*Dance Floor, Special Lighting & Effects, and Decorations
*Sparkling wine toast included
*Access to outside social Lounge (if no rain) and Grand Ballroom for dancing
*Backdrop for photo opportunities
*Room discounts while supplies last
*Full bar open for purchasing drinks. Last call will be at 12:00 AM. Note that there is a one drink minimum purchase (alcohol or non-alcohol)
*We will have security guards
*Party favors provided while supplies last, including decorations / horns / hats / tiaras
*Balloon-drop at midnight

VIP BUBBLES LOUNGE TICKETS
*Include everything above from the General Admission Tickets
*Also, includes private lounge area with limited seating
*Also, includes complimentary sparkling wine while supplies last without waiting in line for sparking wine

REGISTRATION / ATTENDANCE
There will be a charge similar to prior years to attend this event as we are renting a ballroom with dance floor, security guards, a DJ, and purchasing decorations and party favors and paying for advertising space to promote the event.

LINK TO PURCHASE PARTY TICKET(S)
TBD

GROUP ROOM DISCOUNT
TBD

PARKING OPTIONS
*FREE EVENT PARKING in the garage adjacent to the left side when facing the hotel. Look for the "PUBLIC PARKING" entrance. You can park here free until 1:30 AM. Note if you leave your car in this lot overnight, you might get a ticket or towed.
*OVERNIGHT PARKING in the garage adjacent to the left side when facing the hotel. Look for the "HOTEL PARKING" sign. The overnight parking charge is $20. At the gate, call the front desk and inform them that you are checking in.
*Don't to leave anything visible in your car. The promoters will not be held responsible for any loss or damaged incurred and/or tickets or towing costs incurred.

Happy New Year RWC Social!