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Are you looking for an exciting way to ring in the New Year? Look no further than EVE WinterFest! This three-day celebration opens the best of downtown to you and your family. From world-class arts and entertainment to live performances and concerts, there's something for everyone at this downtown party. Here are your top reasons to celebrate the end of 2015 at EVE WinterFest.

1. Downtown Fun

EVE WinterFest grants you access or discounted rates to Salt Lake's best venues, including Clark Planetarium, Discovery Gateway, Vivint Smart Home Arena, Gallivan Center Ice Skating ($4 discount including rentals), The Leonardo, Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, Temple Square, City Creek Center, Off Broadway Theatre, and Broadway Centre Cinemas.

2. Family Friendly

There's fun for the entire family at EVE WinterFest. Families can celebrate together with interactive art exhibits, hands-on learning at Discovery Gateway, an indoor Bounce Town, and much more.

3. Live Performances and Concerts

Hear the best of local bands, classical concerts, Latin rhythms, DJ mixes, and much more at EVE WinterFest. One three-day pass gets you into live concerts and performances that'll keep you rocking into the New Year.

4. Hop Rising Lounge

Got a taste for local brew? Find your favorites from local breweries Squatters and Wasatch Beers available throughout the Salt Palace, along with domestic offerings and wine. Enjoy the high point offerings in the Squatters Hop Rising Lounge in the heart of the Salt Palace, EVE's home base.

5. World Stage

Discover an international celebration at the World Stage. Some of the world's best artistic and cultural performers will be showing Utahns how they ring in the New Year. From Brazilian fire dancers to Japanese Taiko drummers, there's a new world to discover at the World Stage.

6. Bounce Town

Are your kids bouncing off the walls during the holiday season? Bring them to Bounce Town, Salt Lake's largest venue for indoor inflatable fun. And Bounce Town isn't just for kids—most areas are open to all! Come enjoy more than two dozen different inflatable features.

7. The BallRoom

This isn't your traditional BallRoom. Our BallRoom features DJs pumping music, colored lights, and more than 2,000 beach balls, ranging from six inches to six feet tall. It's the best kind of mayhem, where you can express yourself and—dare we say it—have a ball. There's even a Junior Ball Room just for the littlest EVE-goers. Get the ball rolling at the Salt Palace, the heart of EVE WinterFest.

8. MirrorBall Countdown

Celebrate the countdown downtown as The InterNet Properties raise the MirrorBall at the Salt Palace. The 20-foot-wide ball is accompanied by a light show at the Countdown Stage, featuring New Orleans favorites, The Stooges Brass Band, which will make its debut at the Salt Palace during EVE WinterFest. On 12/31 the MirrorBall will ascend into the night sky accompanied by a light and laser show guaranteed to make your celebration memorable.

What are the hours?

The Salt Palace, which is home to most of the indoor activities, including BounceTown, BallRoom, World Stage, Big Band Stage, as well as the MirrorBall and Countdown Stage, is open on:

• December 29th: 6 PM – 10 PM

• December 30th: 6 PM – 10 PM

• December 31st: 3 PM – 12 AM. Family hour is from 3 – 6 PM

Participating Nate Wade All Access Pass venues are open at various times throughout the day and night.

For more information, visit http://www.eveslc.com.