The hottest places to be gay on New Year’s Eve in Denver

It’s that time of the year again where anything sparkly rules and you have an excuse to get brilliantly belligerant in costume and attitude. It’s time to celebrate the end of 2011 as we bring in the new year with glasses of bubbly, dancing and hopefully a kiss or two. Here are a few of the premier places to be Dec. 31, whether you want to save a few bucks and throw down a few beers or have the itch to celebrate in style. We’ve got the recipe to get you movin’ and groovin’.

BLACK CROWN LOUNGE
1446 S. Broadway
http://blackcrownlounge.com
Celebrate a lavishly decadent evening at Denver’s premier piano lounge. With champagne toasts, musical entertainment by The Old Souls, fantastic food by Chef Spencer and a night of ridiculous give-a-ways, you are sure to have a dazzling New Year’s Eve. The evening begins at 8 p.m. and tickets are $125 per person; reservations are limited.

BOYZTOWN
117 Broadway
http://boyztowndenver.com
Get in on the fun at Denver’s sexiest male revue spot for their NYE bash! With three balloon drops, prizes, a champagne toast and lots of gorgeous men, this is the only way to bring in the new year.

BROADWAYS
1027 Broadway
http://broadwaysdenver.com
There is no cover on NYE, a complimentary champagne toast and a dance party.

CHARLIE’S
900 E. Colfax
http://charliesdenver.com
Get your country dance on this NYE with a night of dancing, free champagne toast and plentiful complimentary hor D’oevures. $10 cover.

EAGLE
1475 36th St.
http://denvereagle.com
Get dressed up in your finest masquerade apparel and reboot for the sexiest masquerade ball around.

EDEN
3090 Downing St.
http://hipchicksout.com
Join the biggest women’s New Years Eve party in Denver as Babes Around Denver’s Dede Frain and Hip Chicks Out’s Silke Reuthlinger present BANG. Advanced general admission for the party is $10, $15 at the door and VIP tables are available.

EL POTRERO
320 S. Birch St., Glendale
303-388-8889
Witness the crowning of Miss Emeritus Alexia Gaytan at 11 p.m. and stay for festivities until 3 a.m. Free Mexican buffet, live band and dancing will ensure a satisfying ring into the new year.

GRAND HYATT
1750 Welton St.
http://granddenver.hyatt.com, 303-295-1234
The downtown Grand Hyatt and MIX 100 FM presents Denver’s Grandest New Year’s Eve Party. Tickets $129 per person and overnight packages for two starting at $389 per room. Your ticket includes an open bar (with premium pour), admission to three areas of entertainment, a buffet supper, party hats and favors and balloon drops galore. The night features The Nacho Men, Premier Dance Party and Denver’s Best Dueling Piano Bar.

HYATT REGENCY
7800 E. Tufts Ave.
http://techcenter.hyatt.com
Celebrate the 10th annual White Rose Gala at the Hyatt in the Denver Tech Center. This party is sure to be over the top with gorgeous people, amazing entertainers and some of the hottest DJs in town. Price ranges from $59 to $500 including lodging. Find out why the White Rose Gala has sold out the previous nine years and don your most stylish formal wear.

MIDTOWNE SPA
2935 Zuni St.
http://midtowne.com
Celebrate at Denver’s hottest men’s club with hot men, hot music, free food and drinks, a basement glow party, a champagne toast, prizes and more. Rooms are $30 and lockers are $20 for the sexiest party around.

RANDOLPH’S AT THE WARWICK HOTEL
1776 Grant St.
http://randolphsdenver.com
Make your final meal in 2011 one to remember with a magnificent New Year’s Eve Dinner. Featuring live jazz, party favors andimpeccable food and desserts like the New Years egg nog cheesecake with caramel glaze.

THE CORNER OFFICE
1401 Curtis St.
http://thecurtis.com
The Roaring ’20s are coming to Denver with sophisticated style as sensuous cocktails, intoxicating perfumes, hot jazz bands, men decked out in gangster tuxedos and women in frisky flapper dresses deck Lodo.Cover is $20 and includes a champagne toast.

TRACKS
3900 Walnut St.
http://tracksdenver.com
Things are going to get rowdy with special guest legendary DJ Tony Moran and resident DJs Sean O’Grady (spinning in the main room) and DJ Markie in the retro lounge. Don’t miss your chance at a $1,000 cash drop alongside the champagne toast at midnight. $15 presale and $20 at door.