new year in houston tx?

Question

does anyone know of anything good going on in houston for new years? are they having fireworks in downtown?

Answer 1

TOP 10 Houston New Year's Eve Parties:
1) Houstonian Grand New Year's Eve
Celebrate with fine food in an elegant setting in the Grande Ballroom at the Houstonian Hotel in the Galleria area. Dance to the high-energy music of The Green Onions and local favorites The Works.

Countdown to midnight and toast the New Year, then delight your senses with a decadent midnight breakfast. Reserved seating for dinner and dancing.

$207 per person, includes tax and gratuity.
2) Alden Houston
Begin the evening at this swank Downtown Houston hotel with a whopping five-course dinner at the critically acclaimed *17 Restaurant for $120 per person.

After dinner, join the party on their Veranda at $85 per person, including a spectacular premium open bar.

This package is available with accommodations at Alden-Houston hotel, a half-bottle of champagne, dinner at 17 and entry to the Veranda party for $475 per couple.
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3) The San Luis Resort
The San Luis Resort will transform into a "Tango to Remember" celebration, with spicy-hot 4-course latin cuisine, decor and lively entertainment.

Adorned with feathered party hats and favors, guests will move to the melodies of The Billie Ledbetter 22-Piece Orchestra, with a champagne toast and balloon drop at the stroke of midnight. Cost for the celebration event is $150 per person. Enjoy the event and overnight accommodations at The San Luis Hotel at $449 per couple.
4) Crystall Ball 2006
The Crystal Ballroom New Year's party includes five premium bars, a live DJ in the Empire Room, live music from the Shapeshifters in the Ballroom, champagne display at midnight and a lavish breakfast buffet at 1 a.m.

Tickets are $85 in advance; $100 at the door.

909 Texas in Downtown Houston, 713-224-5299
5) Rendezvous at The Glass Menagerie
Located at the Woodlands Resort & Conference Center, The Glass Menagerie's $125 special dinner package includes live music, dancing, party favors and a champagne toast.

Executive Chef John Brazie’s incredible five-course al a carte menu features Texas Tiger Prawns or Smoked Salmon & Crab Martini to start, and a variety of entrees including Filet Mignon or Grilled Canadian Salmon. Also note that reservations are required.
6) New Year's Eve Noon Celebration
Bring the kids! Houston's official New Year's Eve party for children is at the Children's Museum of Houston. The party begins at 11:45 am. Back by popular demand, the New Orleans New Birth Brass Band will be the live entertainment.
7) Murder Mystery Texas
For 17 years, Murder Mysteries Texas have been entertaining Houstonians for their New Year's celebrations. This year is no different, once again they will host a "whodunit" worthy of their national reputation at the Doubletree Hotel Allen Center, with featuring a four-course meal, dancing in the dark, a cash bar, multiple prizes, a balloon drop and toasting at midnight

Tickets for the event are $279 per couple including show, dinner, dancing, tax and gratuities. A package including accommodations at the Doubletree is offered for $446 per couple.
8) Club 702 Anniversary New Year's Party
One of Houston's hottest patio bars celebrates their 1-year anniversary with a huge New Year's Eve blowout.

Enjoy stylings of DJ Johnny J and DJ Seek along with a hors d'oeuvre/dessert buffet, raffle tickets for prize give-aways, a champagne toast and hotel discount.

Tickets are $100 per person. To purchase tickets, call [phone].
9) Grasshopper Viva Las Vegas III
Grasshopper, an Amsterdam-influenced bar in Downtown Houston is having their third annual Viva Las Vegas party. Complimentary champagne, blackjack and craps tables, and discount on advance bottle orders. $20 per person advance tickets.
10) Hush New Year's 2007
Table reservations start at $75 for two guests includes cover, seating for two and a bottle of house champagne.

$5,000 cash and prizes, balloon drop with a confetti explosion.

Answer 2

When you find out let me know, I have been searching, most everything I have found leans towards the more expensive. I read the same article that the person used to post above. I know of a few good (so I heard) clubs in the Clear Lake area. Surf Shack/ Bikini Beach Club and the Seabrook Beach Club.