# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bling in the New Year with Retro Soul and the Westside Horns feat. Big Mike at Everett McClay VFW
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 am
- **Event Description**: ✨? BLING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH US! ?✨
We’re beyond excited to be ringing in 2026 with YOU at the Everett McClay VFW Post 1296 in Bloomington! Retro Soul and the Westside Horns featuring Big Mike will be bringing the funk, the soul, and the party all night long for a New Year’s Eve celebration you won’t forget.
If you’ve danced with us before, you know the deal. If you haven’t… this is the night to find out. ??
? LIVE MUSIC | 7:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Non-stop grooves, high-energy horns, and a packed dance floor as we count it down together and toast to new beginnings.
?️ NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER (Event Hall)
Come early and make a night of it—dinner is served in the Event Hall with reservations encouraged:
• Bacon-wrapped filet with shrimp – $25
• Chicken Cordon Bleu with mustard cream sauce – $20
• Strawberry mousse – $4
? Dinner reservations: Chef Oscar – (612) 747-5959
?️ THE DETAILS
• Doors open: 5:30 PM
• Dinner served in the Event Hall
• Champagne toast at MIDNIGHT ?
• NO COVER CHARGE
• Reservations encouraged, not required
? Dress up, bring your crew, and help us BLING IN THE NEW YEAR the only way we know how—together, on the dance floor, surrounded by great music and even better people.
? Bloomington VFW Post 1296 – Everett McClay VFW
311 W 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420
Let’s close out 2025 right… and welcome 2026 with soul. ✨??
— Retro Soul and the Westside Horns
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/bling-in-the-new-year-with-retro-soul-and-the-westside-horns-feat-big-mike-at-everett-mcclay-vfw/200029413488242
- **Event Categories**: new-year, music, entertainment, live-music, food-drinks, parties
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 134

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomington
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Everett McClay VFW Post 1296 Official Site
- **lat**: 44.85081
- **long**: -93.28397
- **full address**: Everett McClay VFW Post 1296 Official Site, 311 West 84th Street,Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bling in the New Year with Retro Soul and the Westside Horns feat. Big Mike at Everett McClay VFW being held?
  - **A:** Bling in the New Year with Retro Soul and the Westside Horns feat. Big Mike at Everett McClay VFW takes place on Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 am at Everett McClay VFW Post 1296 Official Site, 311 West 84th Street,Bloomington, Minnesota, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Bling in the New Year with Retro Soul and the Westside Horns feat. Big Mike at Everett McClay VFW?
  - **A:** Bling in the New Year with Retro Soul and the Westside Horns feat. Big Mike at Everett McClay VFW is organized by Big Mike Mothershed Music/persueade Productions.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Bling in the New Year with Retro Soul and the Westside Horns feat. Big Mike at Everett McClay VFW is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 130+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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