Local New Year’s Eve parties preview for Cass, Kalamazoo, and St. Joseph Counties

We’re making sure you won’t forget your old acquaintances, or where to meet them for public parties on New Year’s Eve!

ST JOSEPH COUNTY

Three Rivers

“Midnight on Main,” hosted by the Riviera Theatre & Bar, begins at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Tickets are $10 and still available. Midnight on Main will include music by The Kennedy Affair blues band, a balloon drop, and a sparkling toast. The Riviera Theatre & Bar is located at 50 N. Main St.

Sturgis

Blind Island Brewery’s party begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Blind Island, at 68400 Klinger Lake Rd., requires reservations. They can be made through Facebook Messenger or by emailing info@blindisland.beer. The brewery promises great food and drinks, activities for kids and adults, and multiple ball drops.

Centreville

Firm Foundation Ministries’ party begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday. All ages are invited for what the ministry says will be a night full of food, fellowship, and fun. Guests are asked to bring table games and snacks to share. Firm Foundation Ministries is located at 651 E. Main St.

Mendon

Main Street Smokehouse’s New Year’s Eve Celebration starts at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Reservations are required for the prime rib dinner, and food service continues until 10 p.m. A champagne toast happens at midnight. The Smokehouse, at 225 W. Main St., will have live music from Jacob Mayer and a custom live photo booth. “Because NYE deserves the best.”

Cowboy Up, 22046 M-60, begins its party at 7 p.m. Tuesday. A 21 and over-only event, it has a $15 cover per person. This includes access to a midnight champagne toast. The buffet includes short ribs, meatballs, pork sliders, wings, and more. It costs $20 per person. Along with music by DJ Zack, Cowboy Up will also feature Amarillo Sky from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. For reservations, call Dee at 269-816-8884.

Constantine

Numerous performers will take the stage from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Tuesday at Constantine’s Harvey House, 125 W. Water St. Drinks will be served from 5 p.m.-4 a.m, with free shots ever hour for paying customers who are 21 and over. Starting at 9 p.m., mechanical bull riding. Harvey House reminds all guests that no arguments or fighting will be tolerated.

The St. Joseph County Transportation Authority is offering free rides home from New Year’s Eve parties until 2 a.m. Wednesday, January 1. Call 269-330-6664 or 269-330-8267 to learn more.

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CASS COUNTY

Cassopolis

“Bring in 2025 with Christ,” says the House of Prayer & Redemption Church. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tuesday for a New Year’s Eve watch service at 63563 Brick Church Rd. The church promises food, fellowship, fun, preaching, and more.

Dowagiac

The Rebel Pride Band is playing at the Dowagiac Moose 933 from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 12:30 a.m. Wednesday. Admission is $15 at the door, 54867 M51 N. Champagne will be provided for a midnight toast, and snacks can be brought from home, so long as they’re in moderation. Call 269-782-2807.

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KALAMAZOO COUNTY

Kalamazoo

New Year’s Fest, which has free admission, starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Bronson Park, 200 S. Rose St. Seventy total acts are expected until 12 a.m., with 22 rotating performances. Talent will include music, comedy, magic, and more. Admission is required for the five indoor performance spaces or the heated tent. It’s $12 on New Year’s Eve.

Wild Bull, 139 S. Edwards St., begins its New Year’s Eve party at 9 p.m. Tuesday. Admission for one costs $25, with extra fees for a taco bar, VIP section access, and reserved seating. All guests can take part in the complimentary champagne toast, dancing, a light show, games, and photo ops.

Louie’s Trophy House, 629 Walbridge St. in Kalamazoo, and Louie’s Corner Bar, 7177 West Q Ave. in Texas Corners Township, are having a joint special celebration starting at 9 p.m. Tuesday. They will both have a DJ, late night menu, and midnight champagne toast. No tickets or RSVP are required for the first-come, first-severed fun.

Disco’s being celebrated starting at 10 p.m. Tuesday at WL Social House, 161 E. Michigan Ave. Admission ranges from $10 to $135 depending on the group size. The $10 admission includes party favors and taking part in the 12 a.m. champagne toast. Open to ages 21 and older only.

Portage

The City of Portage is hosting New Year’s Eve skating from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Millenium Park, 280 Romence Rd. Open skating costs $5, with skate rental $3. Skating will happen “in a safe and fun environment perfect for teens and families.” There will be a special 7 p.m. countdown to coincide with New Year’s at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, United Kingdom.

Vicksburg

A “Family-Friendly After-Hours Party” starts at 8 p.m. Tuesday at LVL UP Gaming Lounge and Computer Repair, 127 E. Prairie. Admission is $15 per person. The lounge invites guests for gaming, pizza, drinks, and a little sparkling juice at the ball drop. “Drop the kids or hang out and play.”

Did we miss an event? If so, send an email to frank@watershedvoice.com.

Frank Stanko is a staff writer for Watershed Voice.