New Year's Eve at Windows On The River

Experience the ultimate New Year’s Eve party at Windows On The River, featuring spectacular skyline views and a night packed with high-energy fun.

Ring in 2026 with glittering photo ops, festive party favors and unmatched entertainment. With multiple rooms of entertainment featuring electrifying DJs, roving stiltwalkers and musicians, a silent disco and a live, fast-moving, genre-spanning performance by , you can choose a vibe and change it throughout the night. As an added thrill, partygoers can also head under the sea and 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 your glass is filled and your appetite satisfied.

Highlights of the end-of-year sendoff include:

• Premium open bar service starting at 8pm (7pm for VIP) last call at 12:45am
• Appetizers and heavy hors d’oeuvres
• Multiple rooms of entertainment featuring DJs, stiltwalkers, a strolling saxophonist, a silent disco and live, high-energy cover tunes from Tricky Dick & the Coverups
• Greater Cleveland Aquarium access and live entertainment from 8-10pm
• Live NYC ball drop viewing on multiple 8′ x 9′ video walls
• Midnight balloon drop
• Hats, noisemakers and multiple photo opportunities
• Late-night bites
• Free parking (or complimentary shuttle service)

WHERE:

Windows On The River, Nautica Waterfront District, 2000 Sycamore Street, Cleveland, OH 44113

WHEN:

Wednesday, December 31, 8pm - 1am (VIPs enter at 7pm for an extra hour of festivities!)

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) with a dedicated coat room, music and specialty cocktails, 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.

PARKING:

There is convenient, expansive parking lot directly in front of the building. Parking is included with your Windows On The River New Year’s Eve Party ticket.

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 room by December 5, 2025, at Aloft for a discounted $199 rate by clicking . 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 November 16 at a discounted rate of $136 for a 1 King Bed Deluxe room or $144 for 2 Queen Bed Deluxe room by clicking . Reservations may also be made by calling 800.325.0720 and referring to group number 10167185. Drury Hotel stays include complimentary hot breakfast. (Shuttle service provided by Vitalone’s Limousine Service; to schedule email bnllIHwgd2luZG93c29udGhlcml2ZXIgISBjb20= prior to New Year’s Eve.)

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). If you have questions about utilizing the NYE shuttle, email bnllIHwgd2luZG93c29udGhlcml2ZXIgISBjb20=.

1st Vitalone’s Limousine Shuttle Pickup
6:15pm (VIP only) – Drury Plaza Hotel
6:30pm (VIP only) – The Ritz-Carlton
7:15pm (General Admission) – Drury Plaza Hotel
7:30pm (General Admission) – Tower City/The Ritz-Carlton

2nd Vitalone’s Limousine Shuttle Pickup
7:45pm – Drury Plaza Hotel
8pm – Tower City/The Ritz-Carlton

The first Vitalone’s Limousine shuttle return 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.

For more information, please email bnllIHwgd2luZG93c29udGhlcml2ZXIgISBjb20=

TICKETING QUESTIONS:
Call 216.861.1445 or email bnllIHwgd2luZG93c29udGhlcml2ZXIgISBjb20=.

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