Millennium celebrations across the Southland
By Yoko-Ito Peterson
Daily Forty-Niner
For those having trouble figuring out what
to do for New Year's Eve, here are a few of the events taking place in
the Southland.
Swinging salsa
The Promenade in downtown Long Beach will
be hosting "Into the Millennium: New Year's Eve on Pine Square 1999" from
7 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
Sponsored by Mum's Restaurant, the event
features salsa, swing and blues bands. The event includes a fireworks display.
Admission is $50. For more information, one can call (562) 437-7700.
Cruisin' to the new year
A four-hour cruise around Los Angeles Harbor,
"Millennium Party Cruise," will leave Goldenshore at 9:30 p.m.
The party includes an international gourmet
dinner, live music and champagne. The cruise will also travel around the
Queen Mary, allowing passengers to witness a firework's display.
Admission is $250. To make a reservation,
one may call 1-800-228-2546.
Disney fireworks
Disneyland will be offering extended park
hours during the New Year's celebration. The theme park will be open from
8 a.m. on New Year's Eve to 3 a.m. on New Year's Day.
Events include a fireworks show at midnight,
a Christmas parade and various stage shows.
Admission is $49 for adults and $29 for
children between the ages of 3 and 16. For information, one may call (714)
781-4560.
Berry much fun
Knott's Berry Farm will hold a two-day
millennium celebration, featuring a midnight fireworks display and a performance
from a Christian band.
The event will start at 7 p.m. on New Year's
Eve and end at 2 a.m. on New Year's Day. Knott's Berry Farm will
open again at 11 a.m. on New Year's Day.
Admission is $35 on Dec. 31 and $25 on
Jan. 1. For more information, one may call (714) 220-5220.
Music and magic
The Golden Dragon in Chinatown will be
holding "New Year's Eve: Millennium Family Party" from 7:30 p.m. to 1:30
a.m. on New Year's Day.
The event includes a six-course dinner,
music, magic shows, and a midnight celebration.
The price is $125 for adults and $50 for
children under 15. For reservations, one may call (323) 721-0774. |
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