Carnival Splendor

When it comes to New Year’s Eve, Phoenix partiers, hipsters, and socialites all turn on their hustle in hopes of finding the most outrageous year-end blowout. Big bash requirements include good booze, good music, cool people, and ideally an extra-interesting twist. Live music, fireworks, and acrobats? We’re not sure many...

By Kelsey Havens

December 29, 2011

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When it comes to New Year’s Eve, Phoenix partiers, hipsters, and socialites all turn on their hustle in hopes of finding the most outrageous year-end blowout. Big bash requirements include good booze, good music, cool people, and ideally an extra-interesting twist. Live music, fireworks, and acrobats? We’re not sure many parties can compete with that entertainment lineup.

On Saturday, December 31, Scottsdale’s W Hotel will host Cirque Nouveau, an epic extravaganza featuring bendable daredevil acrobats, musical performances, a midnight fireworks display, and more. Attendees will groove to the beats of DJ Soulman while taking in the funhouse mirrors, carnival games, and vintage circus-themed sideshows with a modern twist. As a bonus, hotel guests will receive a complimentary bottle of champagne, and head flair, plus extra goodies.

Sat., Dec. 31, 8 p.m., 2011

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