Considered one of the top New Year’s Eve parties by ABC’s Good morning America, Red Eye and AOL City Guide, the Chicago Scene 15th Annual New Year’s Eve Party is back by popular demand at the historic Drake Hotel, 140 E Walton Pl. The party is considered the most upscale Hotel party in Chicago and draws over 2,500 attendees each year. Known for its hugely popular events attended by thousands of Chicagoans, including the Chicago Scene Boat party, River North Craft Beer Pub Crawl, Highwood Craft Beer Festival, Chicago Scene invites Chicagoans to experience the hottest party of the year and ring in 2015 with style.

Tickets for the New Year’s Eve Party at the Drake Hotel are on sale now. General admission tickets start at $135 and VIP tickets start at $165. The party begins 8PM for VIP, and 9PM for GA ticket holders on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. General admission tickets include three ballrooms of entertainment, over 45 fully-staffed bars, premium hors d’oeuvres, dessert and coffee buffet, and complimentary party favors, hats and noise makers. Guests will also enjoy a midnight champagne toast and balloon drop in the Gold Coast Room and Grand Ballroom. The VIP ticket, in addition to everything previously mentioned include access to the AKIRA VIP Grand Ballroom & the Walton Room Bars from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.