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A roundup of Cook County New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events

Dec 30, 2022 10:35AM ● By Content Editor
Photo: Moritz Knöringer

From Boreal Community Media - December 30, 2022


Ready to ring in the New Year? Here is a compilation of upcoming New Year's Eve & New Year's Day events in the Cook County area.

If you know of a New Year's event not listed, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll add it to the list. 

Editor's note: the event details are current as of the time of posting. While we strive to bring the most current information, please visit the website listed below for every event for the most up-to-date details.

Friday, December 30, 2022

New Year's Eve Party - Grand Portage Community Center, Grand Portage




New Year's Eve Party - Up Yonder, Grand Marais



Live Music - Skyport Lodge and Grill, Grand Marais

 For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/skyportlodge


Saturday, December 31, 2022

Fireworks and live music - Papa Charlies, Lutsen

Ring in the new year with fireworks and music by local musican Timmy Haus. For more information, visit: https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/fireworks-%26-live-music-with-timmy-haus/3215/

Live music - Cascade Lodge, Lutsen

Join us on New Year's Eve with live music from Trevor McSpadden. Trevor McSpadden worked Central Texas dance halls before perfecting his hard honky-tonk sound in the nightclubs of Chicago.

New Year's Eve Dinner - Gunflint Lodge, Grand Marais

Ring in the New Year with family and friends while you enjoy a spectacular view overlooking Gunflint Lake and the Canadian Border and a special dinner and champagne toast!

Raise your glass with friends and family to welcome in 2023 in front of a roaring fire in one of our two stone fireplaces. Enjoy an elegant four-course meal consisting of an appetizer, salad, entrée and decadent dessert. Toast to the new year with a glass of champagne or seasonal cocktail.

For more information, visit: https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/new-years-eve-dinner/3188/


New Year's Eve Party - Up Yonder, Grand Marais

For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087727871347


Live music and New Year's Eve celebration - Skyport Lodge and Grill, Grand Marais, MN 

NYE Festivities:
Lakeside fire.
Free party favors.
Free champagne toast at midnight!
Dancing until bar close!
Prime Rib dinner and other specials to be determined. Stay tuned for updates.

  For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/skyportlodge


January 1, 2023

New Year's Day Brunch - Gunflint Lodge, Grand Marais

Ring in the new year with a festive brunch overlooking Gunflint Lake with views into Canada. Toast the New Year with a glass of champagne, mimosa, or Bloody Mary. For more information, visit: https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/new-years-day-brunch/3189/
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