5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ... Happy New Year!
Guests, young and not-so-young, welcomed the new millenium at Lithuanian Music Hall in grand style. Party-goers began arriving at 8 p.m. and mingled in the lower banquet room, enjoying hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. At 9:30, everyone proceeded to the beautifully-festooned Grand Ciurlionis Ballroom for a delicious dinner, sumptuous desserts, and festive dancing. The ever-popular Bobby Jay Orchestra and Philly's very own Lithuanian Village Band played polkas, waltzes, tangos, traditional Lithuanian music, and contemporary music as guests cut the rug amidst the candlelight and stunning decorations.
Guests greeted the new millenium with a champagne toast at midnight as hundreds of multi-colored balloons floated to the dance floor from above. Dancing continued into the early morning with breaks for breakfast - coffee, juice, Danishes, bagels, jams, and cream cheese. What more could you ask for?
The New Year's Eve Gala sponsored by the Philadelphia Lithuanian American Community (LAC) and the Lithuanian Music Hall Association was huge success! The LAC and the LMHA will be hard-pressed to top this event next year. Most attendees claim it was the best New Year's Eve party they can remember..