Insight Bowl Block Party
OK I am notorious for my ill-tempered and bombastic reaction to any restriction or closure of streets in Downtown Tempe a.k.a the Mill Avenue District. This case is no exception. Mill Avenue should never be closed to traffic. Ever. Period. (I will probably revisit this topic sometime soon.)
However, having been on the losing end of this battle for many years, I am resigned to making the best of it. Thus below I invite you to peruse our special New Year’ Eve Block Party packages below, followed by information from the City of Tempe on the logistics of the event, traffic and access, and parking options.
I wish all a happy and safe New Year,
MLM
New Year’s Eve Packages
Ring in the New Year at Arizon’a Largest Party in Town!! Your New Years’ Package for Couples Includes: 2 Tickets to the Fiesta Bowl Block Party 1 VIP Parking Pass Dinner for Two to Include: Monti’s Classic Salad & Our Famous Roman Bread 8 oz. Herb Crusted Prime Rib w/3 Jumbo Fried Shrimp & Your Choice of Side Dish Chocolate Explosion Dessert for Two A Bottle of Champagne for Two & Party Favors for Ringing In the New Year!! $125.00 (plus tax) per couple Monti’s 2007/2008 VIP New Year’s Eve Package Cost; $150.00++/pp, $192.15 per person Package Includes: 1 Ticket to Fiesta Bowl Block Party 1 VIP Parking Pass Reserved Seating on Our Patio Four Course Buffet Hosted Bar for 10:00pm * 1:00am Bar to include: (Cocktails, Wine by the Glass, Domestic & Imported Beer, Juices, Mineral Water and Soft Drinks * shots & doubles not included in package price.) Package excludes premium, ultra premium liquors or bottled wine. Champagne Toast @ Midnight with Moet Chandon White Star Champagne To purchase your Couple’s Package or VIP package please call 480-967-7594 or visit www.montis.com
Event: Insight Fiesta Bowl Block Party
Event description: As Arizona’s biggest and most exciting New Year’s Eve
bash, the Insight Fiesta Bowl Block Party is a jam-packed evening of fun
and entertainment for the entire family. More than 100,000 party-goers
annually celebrate in Tempe’s Beach Park and Mill Avenue District amidst
spectacular fireworks displays and Arizona’s official midnight countdown
drop. With more than 40 local bands and entertainers, a national
headlining music act, beer gardens, dueling pianos, freestyle motor
cross jumpers and more, this is one fantastic celebration you won’t want
to miss!
Date: 12/31 – 01/01
Contact: Kevin Koziol 602-620-3351, Rich Ripley 602-809-5556
Set-up: 12/27 – 12/31
Event Hours: 4 pm – 12:15 am
Take Down: 01/01 – 01/02
Road Closures: Mill Avenue – University Dr. to Curry
Rio Salado – Hardy to Suncor (just east of Mill)
See traffic link for more details: http://www.tempe.gov/streetclosures/
Lane Restrictions: See traffic link for details:
http://www.tempe.gov/streetclosures/
Downtown Tempe Community (DTC) Parking and Access Link
Marina Impact: During the event, the marina will be open to lake users
east of the marina.
Area of Park: Tempe Beach Park and Downtown Tempe
Admission Cost: $20 in advance/$25 day of event, Tempe Residents may
purchase 4 tickets at $5 each at various Tempe facilities
For Public information: http://www.insightbowl.org/
Staff: Contact # 480-250-5445
Jared Wilson
Assistant Recreation Coordinator
City of Tempe | Special Events
480-858-2199 (p)
480-350-5845 (f)
jared_wilson@tempe.gov
