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The Glitter City Gala
at the National Constitution Center
 
"A Philadelphia Signature Event."
The 5th Annual Glitter City Gala at the National Constitution Center.
 
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 :: 8pm/9pm - 2am

The National Constitution Center
525 Arch St, Philadelphia
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Party Demographics:
 
Attendance:   Only 400 VIP & 1400 General Admission tickets will be sold. VIP tickets will grant you access to the private VIP room and the main area of the party. What does this mean? More space for you and your friends to get your groove on!
Demographics:   Young Professionals :: Ages 23-34. Both singles & couples are welcome. [more info]
Attire:   Dress to Impress!! This event is Black Tie Optional. Men should wear a jacket-shirt-and-tie, suit, or tuxedo to feel comfortable. Women should wear evening/cocktail attire. [Tux Special]
Tickets:    
VIP:   $150 early ($140; 10 or more), $175 reg ($165; 10 or more)
General Adm:   $120 early ($115; 10 or more), $135 reg ($125; 10 or more)
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About This Event:
Tonight we’re gonna party like it’s 1776!
The Glitter City Gala is the most visible New Year's Eve event in Philadelphia. It has been a sold out event for the last FIVE years, selling out WELL in advance of New Years Eve (in NOVEMBER believe it or not most years!). Over 1800 guests join us each year us to "dress up, get down and ring in the new year right!" The National Constitution Center provides the perfect backdrop for the night's festivities. The Constitution Center will be beautifully decorated, featuring specialty bars and gorgeous lighting. The front of the building (for Gen Adm) & roof top terrace (for VIPs) have an outstanding view to watch the fireworks at midnight.
 
What's Included:
 
General Admission & VIP Tickets Get:
::   5-hour Premium open bar w/ numerous beer & cocktail bars featuring specialty martini bars, tequila margarita bars, and beer tubs on multiple floors. (Top shelf bars for VIP - see below)
::   Heavy hors d'oeuvres & buffet food stations
::   Ability to ride the NYEphilly.com Trolley between the party and our hotel partners.
::   Discounted $20 admission to the EXCLUSIVE and official NYEphilly.com after party @ Zee Bar. Ride our party trolley to the after party and shake your groove thang all night long! [show General Admission ticket stub for discounted $20 admission - DO NOT LOSE IT!] Space is limited and on a first come first served basis. For bottle service reservations, call Buffy Varanese at 215-922-2994 x106.
::   Live dance & party music from the energetic band CTO Park Avenue ALL NIGHT! We are even bringing in a special sound-system to be sure the sound is distributed around the entire venue. "The BEST CTO Bands for Philly's BEST New Years Eve Parties!" You just have NO IDEA how much fun you are going to have dancing to CTO Park Ave all night long - they are one of the highest energy and fun bands that you can see at an event like this. We spent months viewing and picking the right band. Trust us, we found them!
::   Awesome DJ in between band sets - don't stop just because THE BAND needs a break!
::   Access to 2 HUGE floors of excitement, mingling, dancing – and people-watching.
::   Admission to 4 FREE OPEN BAR Reunion Parties in 2009! (Yup, 8 additional hours of FREE open bar!!!)
::   FREE coat check
::   Champagne available for toasting at midnight
::   Plenty of PARTY FAVORS to make the night COMPLETE!
::   Watch the ball drop on the 40 foot Video Wall or the Party Screen
::   View the fantastic fireworks show at midnight from the 30-foot high windows, the outdoor terrace (for VIPs), or the front of the building. more fireworks info
::   Be a part of event history with our event videographer and professional photographer. [view past photos & videos] Do not forget to get your picture taken!
::   A "to go" coffee/water/dessert area sponsored by TastyKake as you leave for the night
::   Make sure you check out our “Discounts” section to see all the HOT deals you can cash in on to save all year long with... $49 tux rentals, restaurant deals, salon & spa discounts, and more!
::   There will be a designated outdoor smoking area on the upstairs terrace for all guests to use.
 
 
UPGRADE and purchase exclusive VIP Lounge Tickets and Also Get:
(BEST VALUE)
::   Early entrance VIP Welcome reception starting at 8pm w/ 1 extra hour of TOP SHELF open bar and better butlered & buffet foods / champagne.
::   Private VIP Entrance. The VIP entrance will be on 6th st -- NOT in the front of the Constitution Center. It is around the left side of the building if you are looking at the front. (In front is where General Admission will enter.)
::   Private room w/ VIP Lounge look and feel complete with plush couch / love seat seating! Plus, your own private super-star DJ Adam Bennett.
::   6 hour TOP SHELF open bar featuring a martini bar, a margarita bar, and other TOP SHELF brands!
::   Exquisite butlered & hot stationary hors d’oeuvres stations. (Shrimp cocktail, etc...)
::   VIP dance floor & area
::   Your own private VIP coat check.
::   Discounted $10 admission to the EXCLUSIVE and official NYEphilly.com after party @ Zee Bar. Ride our party trolley to the after party and shake your groove thang all night long! [show your VIP wristband for discounted $10 admission - DO NOT TAKE IT OFF!] Space is limited and on a first come first served basis. For bottle service reservations, call Buffy Varanese at 215-922-2994 x106.
::   A FREE subscription to Main Line Today Magazine [$15 value!].
::   And yes, you CAN mix and mingle with the others in the General Admission area. The VIP area is a private area for VIPs only, but you have access to all the general admission locations as well.
 
 
 
Please note that this event is not a sit-down dinner affair as we need to make room for dancing. Butlered & buffet hors d’oeuvres will be available throughout the evening and some seating will be provided throughout the entire venue.

* FIREWORKS INFORMATION :: There will be limited access to the outdoor terrace to view the fireworks due to capacity restrictions of 400 people. The rooftop Terrace will be resticted to VIP Ticket Holders ONLY. The front of the building will be for General Admission guests. SUGGESTION: Just before midnight, you will be able to walk out in front of the building's main entrance and have a spectacular view of the fireworks. Ask an event manager or security personnel for more assistance that night if you need it. Cheers!

Smoking will be available on the terrace all night long. Smoking is NOT permitted inside the venue.
 
Tickets:
 
So, have we convinced you yet that you and your friends should be ringin' in the new year with us at the National Constitution Center? If so, visit our Glitter City Gala ticket center >>.