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Celebrate New Year’s Eve within the Ak-Chin Indian Community

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When you’re searching for the right place to spend New Year’s Eve, look no further than the Ak-Chin Indian Community! You’ll find plenty of great spots to help ring in 2020.

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino celebrates the New Year with live music in The Lounge and a balloon drop at midnight at their special event for guests age 21 and older. It’s sure to be a festive night for all — dance and party the night away! 

Harrah’s Reward Credit Multipliers add to the New Year’s fun. Play on Tuesday, December 31, from 6 a.m. to noon to receive a 5X multiplier after earning at least 100 tier credits. Come back on Wednesday, January 1, to receive a 20X multiplier between 12:01-5:50 a.m. Swipe at a designated Promotional Kiosk between 8 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31, and 5 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1, to activate. See if luck is on your side at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino!

The Luxe Lounge hosts a Roaring Twenties party for New Year’s Eve. Photo courtesy of Luxe Lounge

Another fun New Year’s Eve spot, The Luxe Lounge hosts a Roaring Twenties Party for guests age 21 and older. Celebrate with a champagne toast at midnight and party favors as you ring in the new year! The Luxe Lounge is the luxurious sports bar and restaurant located upstairs in the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle. Call 520-840-3159 for Luxe Bus pickup and avoid issues with parking or driving. The Luxe Bus runs from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. on New Year’s Eve. 

If you want to celebrate New Year’s with the kids or grandkids, check out Ten Pins Down within the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle. Glow Into The New Year offers the perfect family celebration, with a balloon drop at 10 p.m. and glowing drink specials. Don’t miss the raffle for great prizes, including the chance to win free bowling for one year! It’ll be a night of fun for all ages. 

Whether you’re looking for a festive party with friends, time with family, or both this New Year’s Eve, you’ll find it in the Ak-Chin Indian Community!

Carolyn Sostrom

Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.

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