New Years Eve Menus

Chisholm Chamber members Fortune Bay, Jim’s Sports Club, and Valentini’s Supper Club are featuring special New Years Eve menus you won’t want to miss. There’s still time to make a reservation and treat yourself—and that special someone, your family, or a group of friends—to delicious food and drinks.

View each restaurant’s special menu by clicking below and make your reservations!

FUN FACTS ABOUT NEW YEARS EVE-

🎆 Times Square’s first New Year’s Eve celebration was held in 1904, but the famous ball drop didn’t begin until 1907.

🕛 The ball weighs nearly 12,000 pounds and is covered with thousands of LED lights.

🌍 New Year’s is celebrated 24 hours apart worldwide, starting in places like Kiribati and ending in Hawaii.

🎶 “Auld Lang Syne” is traditionally sung at midnight to symbolize friendship and reflection.

🥂 Champagne is the most popular New Year’s Eve drink in many countries.

🍽️ Eating certain foods is believed to bring good luck, like pork, grapes, lentils, or black-eyed peas—depending on the culture.

💋 Kissing at midnight is said to ensure love and affection in the coming year.

🎊 Confetti cannons and fireworks date back to ancient times when loud noises were believed to scare away bad spirits.

NEW YEARS EVE TRADITIONS-

  • 🕛 Countdown to Midnight – Gathering with friends or family to count down the final seconds of the year.

  • 💋 Midnight Kiss – Believed to bring love and good luck in the year ahead.

  • 🥂 Champagne Toast – Raising a glass to celebrate fresh starts and new beginnings.

  • 🎆 Fireworks Displays – Used around the world to mark the new year and ward off bad luck.

  • 🎶 Singing “Auld Lang Syne” – A tradition symbolizing friendship and reflection on the past year.

  • 🍽️ Lucky Foods – Black-eyed peas, pork, grapes, noodles, or lentils are eaten in many cultures for prosperity.

  • 📜 New Year’s Resolutions – Setting personal goals for the coming year.

  • 🧹 Cleaning Before Midnight – Done in some cultures to “sweep away” bad luck.

  • 🎊 Wearing Certain Colors – Red for love, gold for wealth, or white for peace, depending on tradition.

Santa at Precious PawsMinnesota Discovery Center