Inaugural New Year’s celebration at new Union Station

Denver Union Station will hold its first New Year’s Eve event since the historic building’s $54 million renovation.  The New Year’s Eve Bootlegger Ball will take place beginning at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 and will feature three floors of entertainment with two different access levels.

“We’re going to change the way Denver does New Year’s Eve,” said Joe Vostrejs, of the Union Station Alliance.  “Union Station is an amazing venue in the heart of the city, we’re planning an exciting night of surprises and a party that really takes it up a notch.”

The Bootlegger Ball will feature live music, a DJ, complimentary drinks and bubbles, a private speakeasy and a countdown to midnight that no other venue can produce.  The event will only be accessible to ticket holders, tickets are sold on two levels at www.unionstationindenver.com.

Denver Union Station general admission with access to the Speakeasy – $150 per person:

• Includes access to the Terminal Bar and Great Hall;
• Exclusive access to the underground Speakeasy;
• Appetizers and desserts;
• Three drink tickets including wine and beer, additional cash bar;
• Complimentary bubbles toast at midnight;
• New Year’s gear;
• Live band, DJ and dancing.

Countdown at the Cooper – includes exclusive access to The Cooper Lounge and admission to the Great Hall and Speakeasy – $475 per couple/two people:

• Includes access to The Cooper Lounge;
• Access to the Great Hall party, Terminal Bar and underground Speakeasy;
• Open bar all night with top shelf choices;
• Creative culinary options for an exciting meal, including appetizers and desserts;
• New Year’s gear;
• Live band, DJ and dancing;
• Champagne toast at midnight.

Both admission levels can be combined with a stay at The Crawford Hotel at Denver Union Station. The New Year’s packages that evening include two tickets to the celebration, late checkout and discounted rates two days before and after New Year’s for an extended stay. The Countdown at the Cooper package also includes breakfast in the Cooper Lounge on New Year’s Day.  Find the Bootlegger’s Ball package at www.thecrawfordhotel.com or call 720-460-3700.

Tickets to attend the Bootlegger Ball at Denver Union Station can be purchased at www.unionstationindenver.com, capacity is limited.  RTD Denver will provide their annual service of free light rail and bus transportation from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on New Year’s Eve. Visit www.rtd-denver.com for more details.