Election Night Parties For The Bipartisan Crowd
Oct 30th 2008 11:17AM
By Clare Gogginhttp://www.digitalcity.com/2008/10/30/election-night-parties-for-the-bipartisan-crowd/Come election night, there will be those of you who will need a little partying to shake off this entire election. Whether you are a member of the Grand Old Party, a bleeding-heart Dem, a fan of a third party or just "whatever", you'll probably have a shindig to attend. There's even one rockin' overseas and some are offering WiFi to those who want to live blog the event.
Check out our list of some of the biggest bashes this November 4. We'll start with the Bipartisan parties.
Or see what the Democrats, Republicans and Everyone Else are up to. Let us know if we forgot any, too.
Nationwide
Omni Hotels
Where: Nationwide
When: 6:00 to 10:00 pm
Locations across the country will host results-watching parties in their lobbies.California
Election Cruise in San Francisco Bay
Where: FDR's Yacht, Potomac
When: Sail from Oakland's Jack London Square at 5:00 pm and Pier 40 at 5:45 pm
Enjoy wine and food while sailing around the bay.
Orange County Election Night Party
Where: JT Schmid's Restaurant & Brewery in Tustin, California
When: 7:30 to 10:00 pm
Join your fellow Orange County citizens for fun and results.
Washington
Election Night Returns Party
Where: Central Cinema in Seattle, Washington
When: 7:30 pm
Enjoy beer and food, even vegan bites, and wait for the results.
The Stranger's Election Party
Where: Showbox At The Market in Seattle, Washington
When: 4:00 pm
Sip your booze and watch the results come in.
Election Night Dance Party
Where: Nectar Lounge in Seattle, Washington
When: 5:00 pm to 2:00 am
Dance the night away to DJ music and keep up with the results.
Oregon
Activista's Kid-Friendly Election Party
Where: Backspace Cafe in Portland, Oregon
When: 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Kids are welcome as are all politicos to this shindig.
Colorado
Election Night '08 Party
Where: Belly Up Aspen in Aspen, Colorado
When: 6:00 pm
Watch the results come in on a giant TV screen.
Minnesota
Policy & A Pint: Election Night Party
Where: UBS Forum at Minnesota Public Radio
When: 6:30 pm
Have a beer and watch the results come in.
Missouri
Metromix Election Night Party
Where: Atomic Cowboy in St. Louis Missouri
When: 5:00 to 10:00 pm
Find out who won the election while partying it up in St. Louis.
Wisconsin
Election Night With The Daily Page
Where: High Noon Saloon in Madison, Wisconsin
When: 8:00 pm
Celebrate with the local paper or drown your sorrows.
Illinois
Chicago Shakers Election Night Party
Where: Joe's Bar in Chicago, Illinois
When: 7:30 to 10:30 pm
Meet other like-minded singles at this party.
Election Night Party
Where: Moonshine in Chicago, Illinois
When: 7:00 pm
Pick up some $3 drinks named after candidates.
DC
Politics Magazine Election Night Party
Where: Lounge 201 in Washington, DC
When: 7:30 to 10:30 pm
Get some martinis, food and have some fun.
Vote Then Party
Where: Ultra Bar in Washington, DC
When: Open bar from 8:00 to 11:00 pm
Antonella Barba hosts a rockin' party only for those who vote.
Georgia
ATL Election Night Party
Where: 595 North in Atlanta, Georgia
When: After the polls close
Cee-Lo from Gnarls Barkley is expected to attend.
Pennsylvania
PW Election Night Party
Where: Loews Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
When: 8:00 pm
Listen to DJs and keep tabs on the exciting election results.
New Jersey
Baristanet Election Party
Where: Fitzgerald's 1928 Tavern in Glen Ridge, New Jersey
When: 8:00 to 10:00 pm
Get yourself a free pizza and watch politics make history.
New York
Election Returns With Colin Quinn
Where: Olive Tree Cafe in New York, New York
When: 8:30 pm
Colin Quinn and other comedians will provide commentary all night.
The Election Night Party
Where: Element in New York, New York
When: 7:00 pm
Dance away the election as DJ's mix it up.
Election Day Bash
Where: Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden in Astoria, New York
When: 6:00 pm
Nothing helps you forget about red & blue states like a pitcher of beer.
Massachusetts
Election Night "Political Party"
Where: Improv Boston in Boston, Massachusetts
When: 8:00 pm until last call
Laugh while you wait to hear who got elected.London
Election Night Party: London
Where: Yates's Wine Bar in London's Leicester Square
When: 8:00 pm to 4:00 am
Ex-pats know how to throw a party but they still want to know who won the election.