Rochester Area New Year's Eve Events: 2021 Guide

Dylan Siwicki
Updated ·2 min read

ROCHESTER-ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — Where do you plan to ring in 2022? From extravagant galas to live music to cozy cocktail parties, there’s something for everyone in Rochester area this New Year’s Eve.

Amid a surge in COVID-19 infections due to the fast-spreading omicron variant, some celebrations may be going virtual again even as 205 million Americans are fully vaccinated and more than 67 million have received booster doses — something health officials say is critical to protect yourself and others around you from the virus.

Still, there are likely to be more in-person celebrations this year, and if you’re among those hoping to get out this New Year’s Eve, here’s a sampling of events happening right here in Rochester area.

  • Noon Year’s Eve, Friday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 380 E Second Street, Rochester MI

  • Rochester Hills New Years Eve Party – Unlimited Bowling at Classic Lanes, Friday noon to 1:30 a.m. Classic Lanes Classic Lanes (2145 Avon Industrial Dr Rochester Hills

  • Lake Orion NYE Events – NYE Mitten Drop 2021, Friday 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Canterbury Village 2359 Joslyn Ct, Lake Orion, MI

  • New Year's Eve at The Whitney, Friday 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at The Whitney, 4421 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

  • New Year's Eve Party!, Friday 2:00 p.m. at 666 Selden St, Detroit, MI

  • New Years Eve Bash, Friday 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at 474 Peterboro St, Detroit, MI

Despite this year’s planned festivities, many Rochester area residents may opt to stay home as the state experiences a surge in daily coronavirus cases thanks to the fast-spreading omicron variant.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said last week Michigan is in for a rough "four to six weeks," as the state remains relatively high at 16.2 percent with 477 new COVID-19 cases per million people. The 30 to 39-years-olds were experiencing the highest case rate and there were increases in hospital admissions among most age groups under 50, state health officials said.

Still, if you’re vaccinated and take the necessary precautions, you should be able to gather this New Year’s Eve safely.

This article originally appeared on the Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch