New Year’s Eve Gala
Big Night New Year’s Eve
Big Night® New Year’s Eve is one of the nation’s largest all-inclusive New Year’s Eve celebrations. HiBall Events has co-produced its Washington edition, Big Night DC, with Party DC Events at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
New Year’s Eve, since 2001
About Big Night New Year’s Eve
Big Night began in 2001 and has been held at the Gaylord National since 2008. One all-inclusive ticket covers the night: open bars, live bands and DJs, and a midnight countdown, for guests 21 and over. The 2025 edition was billed with 12 immersive party areas, eight dance floors and more than 20 acts.
Mario Lopez hosted Big Night DC on New Year’s Eve 2024, and Monster Energy has fueled the night. Big Night has also rung in the New Year in Chicago, San Diego, New Orleans and, as Big Night Rockies, at the Gaylord Rockies in Colorado.
What we pulled off
- A one-night, all-inclusive gala at scale: 12 party areas, eight dance floors and more than 20 acts (2025)
- Celebrity hosting, with Mario Lopez in D.C. (2024) and San Diego (2022)
- A format that travels: Chicago, San Diego, New Orleans and Colorado
- Brand partners on site: Monster Energy, and Subaru as presenting partner in San Diego
- When
- New Year’s Eve, December 31, since 2001
- Where
- Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland, since 2008
- Produced by
- HiBall Events and Party DC Events
- Format
- All-inclusive with open bars, for guests 21 and over
- 2025 edition
- 12 party areas, eight dance floors, 20+ bands and DJs
- Hosts have included
- Mario Lopez (2024)
- Brand partners
- Monster Energy; Subaru presented Big Night San Diego (2022)
Big Night around the country
- Washington, D.C.
- New Year’s Eve since 2001: the Gaylord National, National Harbor, Md., since 2008; earlier the Hyatt Regency (2003), the Wyndham Washington (2006) and the Westin City Center (2007)
- Chicago
- Navy Pier (2023) and the Palmer House
- San Diego
- Hilton San Diego Bayfront (2022), hosted by Mario Lopez, presented by Subaru
- Colorado
- Big Night Rockies at the Gaylord Rockies (2021)
- New Orleans
- The Fillmore
In the press
- Washingtonian · December 19, 2024 New Year’s Eve guide: Mario Lopez hosts Big Night DC
- PR Newswire · September 28, 2021 “Big Night Rockies Kicks Off the New Year in Colorado at the Gaylord Rockies”
- The Washington Post · December 4, 2014 New Year’s Eve planning guide, with Big Night DC at the Gaylord National
- Washingtonian · December 29, 2008 New Year’s Eve guide listing Big Night at the Gaylord National
New Year’s Eve Gala
Big Night New Year’s Eve: questions and answers
What is Big Night DC?
Big Night DC is one of the nation’s largest all-inclusive New Year’s Eve galas, held on December 31 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, and co-produced by HiBall Events and Party DC Events.
When did Big Night start?
Big Night started in 2001. Big Night DC has been held at the Gaylord National in National Harbor, Maryland, since 2008.
Where is Big Night DC held?
At the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. Big Night DC has been held there since 2008.
What is included in a Big Night DC ticket?
Big Night DC is all-inclusive: open bars, live bands and DJs across the party areas, and a midnight countdown. The 2025 edition was billed with 12 immersive party areas, eight dance floors and more than 20 acts. Guests must be 21 or over.
Who has hosted Big Night?
Mario Lopez hosted Big Night DC on New Year’s Eve 2024, and Big Night San Diego in 2022.
Has Big Night been held outside Washington?
Yes. Big Night has also rung in the New Year in Chicago, at Navy Pier and the Palmer House; in San Diego, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront; in New Orleans, at The Fillmore; and in Colorado, as Big Night Rockies at the Gaylord Rockies.
Which brands have partnered with Big Night?
Monster Energy has fueled Big Night DC, and Subaru presented Big Night San Diego in 2022.
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