Kankakee, IL – Still deciding how to ring in the New Year tonight? Several Kankakee venues are hosting New Year’s Eve celebrations with music, cocktails, and countdown festivities as 2024 comes to a close.
According to local event postings, The Venu’ Lounge is hosting a New Year Celebration tonight, Tuesday, December 31, featuring a DJ-led soundtrack, champagne toast, and added perks for early arrivals. The event runs from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., with tickets priced at $20 in advance and VIP packages available. Guests can expect free food, a photo booth, free parking, and a midnight champagne toast. The venue is located at 171 South Schuyler Avenue in Kankakee.
Meanwhile, Cork Wine Bar is wrapping up the year with multiple themed nights leading into New Year’s Eve. The bar is offering $10 specialty cocktails on Wednesday, followed by New Year’s Eve tickets available at the door for $30, along with a rotating lineup of bartenders and curated cocktail menus. The venue has also been featuring nightly drink specials throughout the week, including discounted wine flights and classic cocktails.
For those looking for a more relaxed celebration, several local bars are offering cocktail-focused evenings, smaller crowds, and music-driven atmospheres without large-scale parties—ideal for ringing in the New Year with friends while avoiding long lines or packed dance floors.
Residents planning to attend are encouraged to arrive early, especially at ticketed events, and to plan for safe transportation home after midnight.
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