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Early New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Location

Hard Rock Cafe

63 W. Ontario

Chicago, IL 60654

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Description

Families enjoy a dinner buffet with hamburger and cheeseburger sliders, tupelo chicken tenders, cheesy mac, mini corn dogs and cheese flatbread. After dinner, the fun continues with a dance party featuring a family-friendly DJ, a photo booth and party favors to take home. Once the ball drops at “Early Midnight,” or 6 p.m., kids toast to the New Year with milk and cookies, while adults enjoy a champagne toast.

Event Cost: $25, $17 kids 10 and under

Event Times: 4-6:30 p.m.

Additional Information

Neighborhood: Chicago

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