Radio Disney Announces Annual ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ Events Nationwide

Radio Disney, the #1 radio network for kids, tweens, and families, invites listeners across the country to ring in the new year at its annual family-friendly “Noon Year’s Eve” events taking place on December 31. The “Noon Year’s Eve” events, taking place in 19 markets, will welcome kids and families to their favorite locations including local zoos, museums or shopping centers for a family-friendly celebration that gives kids the opportunity to have all the fun of New Year’s Eve before their bedtime.

Hosted by Radio Disney’s local stations, the “Noon Year’s Eve” events will feature the best songs of the year from Radio Disney’s “Top 50 of 2011,” interactive entertainment and prizes. Many of the events will also feature special balloon drops and a countdown just for kids and families.

The “Noon Year’s Eve” events take place on December 31 at the following locations:

Chicago, Illinois 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Chicago Wolves Fun Fest at AllState Arena’s Skyline Room with AM 1300
6920 North Mannheim Road, Rosemont, Illinois, 60018

Dallas, Texas – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Main Event with AM 620
4801 Citylake Boulevard East, Fort Worth, Texas, 76132

San Francisco, California – 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Children’s Discovery Museum in San Jose with AM 1310
180 Woz Way, San Jose, California, 95110
Additional activities include New Year’s resolution writing, party hat decorating and a countdown across time zones with free phone calls to friends and relatives from MetroPCS.

Atlanta, Georgia – 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The City of Smyrna Community Center with AM 590
200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, Georgia, 30080

Houston, Texas – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Main Event Shenandoah with AM 1590
19441 Interstate 45 S, Shenandoah, Texas, 77385

Phoenix, Arizona – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Phoenix Zoo with AM 1580
455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, Arizona, 85008
Additional activities include New Year’s resolution writing and apple cider toast.

Tampa, Florida – 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lowry Park Zoo with AM 1380
1101 West Sligh Avenue, Tampa, Florida, 33604

St. Paul, Minnesota – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Como Zoo with AM 1440
1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55103

Denver, Colorado 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Southlands Town Center with AM 1690
6155 South Main Street, Aurora, Colorado, 80016

Cleveland, Ohio – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo with AM 1260
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, Ohio, 44109
Additional activities include a special “Move It” area powered by Cleveland Clinic Hospitals, and festive activities powered by Root Candles and Girl Scouts of North East Ohio.

Sacramento, California – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Old Sacramento with AM 1470
1110 Front Street, Sacramento, California, 95814
Additional activities include fireworks show at 9:00 p.m.

St. Louis, Missouri – 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saint Louis Science Center with AM 1260
5050 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63110
Will include special “Science Goes Splat” ball drop and “Radio Disney Golden Ticket” prize awarding one lucky family with four VIP tickets to “Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!,” two “Disney On Ice” shows, and Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus “The Greatest Show on Earth.”

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 11:00am – 1:00pm
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium with AM 1250
One Wild Place, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15206

Charlotte, North Carolina – 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Northlake Mall with AM 1480
6801 Northlake Mall Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28216
Additional activities include apple cider toast provided by presenting sponsor Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.

Salt Lake City, Utah – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Shops at Riverwoods in The Manor in Provo with AM 910
4801 North University Avenue, Provo, Utah, 84604

Kansas City, Missouri – 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
North Kansas City Community Center with AM 1190
1999 Iron Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 64116
New Year’s Eve party favors will be given to the first 100 guests provided by North Kansas City Community Center.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Mayfair Mall (Center Court, Level 1) in Wauwatosa with AM 1640
2500 North Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, 53226
*Note: No balloon drop, but New Year’s Eve party favors will be given to the first 200 guests.

Little Rock, Arkansas – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Veterans Park Community Center in Cabot with FM 99.5
508 North Lincoln, Cabot, Arkansas, 72023

Richmond, Virginia – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Science Museum of Virginia with AM 1290
2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23230
Additional activities include Anthem Get Active Get Fit Dance Party and red carpet premiere of the new IMAX film “Born to Be Wild.”

Radio Disney’s “Top 50 of 2011″ will air Saturday, December 31 (7:00 p.m., ET/4:00 p.m., PT) featuring the most requested songs of 2011, with re-airings throughout New Year’s Day. Hosted by Radio Disney on-air personalities Ernie D, Jake, Hallie, Candice, and Blake, the five-hour broadcast counting down the year will also feature interviews with listeners favorite artists like Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Cody Simpson and Willow Smith.