NEW YEAR's EVE 2024

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Step into the glitz and glamour of the Marquis New Year’s Eve Family Friendly Celebration, exclusively for our esteemed guests at the New York Marriott Marquis. Join us on December 31, 2023, at 8:30 PM as we usher in the new year with a night to remember.

Prepare to indulge your senses with an extravagant buffet, tantalizing your taste buds with a remarkable array of your favorite dishes. From sushi to a carving station featuring Prime triple-cut strip steak, we’ve curated a feast that will satisfy every craving. And for our little VIPs, we have a special kids’ buffet featuring their favorites like mac and cheese, sliders, quesadillas and more.

While the kids enjoy their delicious treats, they can also savor our delightful mocktails specially crafted for them. Meanwhile, adults can revel in the celebration with a wide selection of beer, wine, and handcrafted cocktails from the included open-bar. Toast to the memories of the past year and the exciting moments that lie ahead.

The evening will include infectious beats of our live DJ.  Also, don’t miss a special musical performance by Jesse McCartney! 

Attire for the evening is festive fun, so don your most sparkly and shimmery outfit and get ready to glow. Capture the magic of the night with photo opportunities, so you can treasure these moments forever. As a special treat, we have exciting giveaways planned to make your evening even more extraordinary.

Book your place now and get ready to welcome the new year in the heart of the city.  This event sells out every year. Please book early.

AN EVENING

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BUFFET DINNER

DANCING

FESTIVE FUN ATTIRE

DJ

SUITABLE FOR ALL 
AGES

PARTY FAVORS FOR THE COUNTDOWN

VIEW OF BALLDROP OR TIMES SQUARE

LIVE STREAMING OF BALL DROP

HOTEL GUESTS ONLY

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED IN ADVANCE

YOUNG ADULT & KID FRIENDLY BUFFET 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAMILY-FRIENDLY NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION

All-you-can eat Buffet, Chef-Attended food Stations, Sushi, Shellfish Display, Lavish Dessert Stations, Open Premium Bar, Mocktails & Young Adult friendly Buffet. Experience an unforgettable New Year’s Eve family-friendly Buffet feast in the heart of Times Square! 

Cold Selections

Salumeria Biellese

 Sopressata | Prosciutto Di Parma | Mortadella | Chorizo

Hudson Valley Cheeses

 Petite Basque | Manchego | Aged Provolone | Humboldt Fog

Served with Appropriate Accompaniments

Fig Jam | Cherry Jam | Mostarda | Crackers | Sliced Baguettes

Charred Spiced Heirloom Carrots

Whipped Chickpeas | Pomegranate | Nigella | Carrot Top Pesto

Roasted Cauliflower

Pine Nuts | Golden Raisins | Parsley | Red Wine Vinaigrette

Burrata

Heirloom Tomatoes Arugula | Olive Oil | Smoked Sea Salt

Market Baby Greens

Shaved Root Vegetables | Radish | Cucumbers | Grape Tomatoes | Citrus Vinaigrette

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Horseradish Cocktail Sauce | Cajun Remoulade | Lemons

 

Marquis Sushi Display

Rolls | Nigiri |Sashimi

Entrees

Pan Seared French Breast of Chicken

Fingerlings | French Beans | Shiitake | Shallots | Chimichurri

Crispy Skin-On Atlantic Salmon

Asparagus Risotto | Crispy Artichokes | Charred Tomatoes | Beurre Blanc

 

Eggplant Cannelloni

Quinoa | Winter Squash | Red Peppers | Sauteed Spinach | San Marzano Tomato Fondue

Rigatoni Bolognaise

Beef | Pork | Veal | San Marzano Tomatoes | Pecorino

Cavatelli

Kabocha Squash | Zucchini | Basil | Pine Nuts

Carving Station

Prime Triple Cut New York Strip Steak

Crispy Onion Rings | Creamed Spinach | House Steak Sauce

Young Adult Menu

 

   Mac & Cheese

Elbow Pasta | Creamy Cheese Sauce | Herb Crumb Topping

Crispy Chicken Fingers

Ketchup | Honey Mustard | BBQ Sauce

Beef Sliders

American Cheese | Pickles | Ketchup | Potato Bun

Served with Shoestring Fries

Cheese Quesadilla

Sour Cream | Salsa | Guacamole

California Rolls

Soy | Wasabi | Pickled Ginger

Mocktail Bar

(attendant required)

Shirley Temple

Pina Colada

Mango & Strawberry Daiquiri

Chocolate & Strawberry Milk

Dessert Station

Gold & Silver Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate Bonbons

Midnight “Mint” Truffle Cup

Hazelnut Panna Cotta

Godiva Chocolate Mousse

Pate De Fruit

Gold Glitter Cake Pops

French Macaron Tower

Brulee Tart Station

 

No. There is no public viewing area to see the ball drop within the hotel.  For guests that purchase tickets to the VIP Party taking place on the 8th floor of the New York Marriott Marquis, select seating levels offer access to the outdoor terrace and direct ball drop views. This event is presented ball balldrop.com. Tickets can be purchased by visiting balldrop.com at the link below. 

Tickets will go on sale in summer 2023! Join the waitlist at the link below to be the first to know when early-bird tickets go on sale.

When booking your reservation, you’ll receive a confirmation to your email. If a change or cancellation is needed, you can do so by clicking the link in your email confirmation.  

Dancing is encouraged! There will be music, entertainment, food, drinks, and a live-streaming of the ball-drop at midnight. 

The event is banquet style and encourages you to interact with other guests like you would at a party, comedy show, or gala dinner.  We do not offer private tables.   Each guest will have their own seat. 

A premium open bar is included for adults!  There is no cash bar. 

Adults – $500.00 per person, Inclusive of all charges.

Kids 5-12 – $150 per person, Inclusive of all charges.

Children under 5 with a parent or guardian in attendance are free. 

Yes. Reservations are required in advance. Tickets cannot be purchased at the door.

Our chef’s have thoughtfully prepared a festive menu that has something for everyone.  

Yes. Fresh Bites, Marriott’s fresh take on room service will be open until 2:00 AM on New Year’s Day.  Dial extension “1” from your guest room phone to place an order. 

The family friendly New Year’s Eve celebration is not the same as the Balldrop.com party on the 8th floor. This family friendly event is hosted by the New York Marriott Marquis and will offer a buffet dinner, open bar, dancing, entertainment, and more.  This casual, festive event is suited well hotel guest who are seeking a family friendly dining option on New Year’s Eve.  Enjoy a great meal, listen to music, spend time with the people you care about while you ring in the new year.

Casual, festive and smart! We ask that you do not wear sneakers, baseball caps, tank-tops, or anything that you wouldn’t wear in front of mom or dad.

When you enter a New York Marriott Marquis event or program, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by the New York Marriott Marquis and its affiliates and representatives. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar events in the future, highlight the event and exhibit the capabilities of the New York Marriott Marquis. You release the New York Marriott Marquis, and its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings.

 
By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, web casting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, web casting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by New York Marriott Marquis or the person or entity designated to do so by New York Marriott Marquis. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event.