Out with the old and in with the new, event-planning giants Lawless Events partners with Triple Century Sports Bar (owned by Chris Gayle) to host Masquerade this New Year's Eve.

"This is the third staging of the event. Usually we have to close our doors by 1 a.m. as the club is usually packed. It's the more affordable event on the night and as such, persons are usually out very early to make sure they get in. Also, this year the event is fully drink inclusive," said Fabian O'Hara of Lawless Events.

Prior to being remodelled, the location was always the prime party spot in the heart of New Kingston and had various names, namely Asylum, Building, and Club Riddim.

expecting growth

"The last staging we had was on New Year's Eve of December 2011 and it was even bigger than the previous. I say that to say it gets bigger with each staging, so this year we are once again expecting growth" Marvin Lawrence also of Lawless Events pointed out.

Triple Century's staff and its management team are extremely pumped about the event and are looking forward to an exceptional night of fun and entertainment as they seek to end the year on a high note.

"We have the video ad for Masquerade running on our screens here and the general feedback has been tremendous. Our guests are anticipating the event. Our staff is psyched up and ready. Both parties involved with the event are pumped. We are all anticipating a great party, and we are expecting a packed event; the buzz is awesome," a beaming Denise McPherson told The Star.

"By all indications, Masquerade is the place to be this New Year's Eve, December 31 at Triple Century Sports Bar. We know persons will be attending church services and possibly waterfront for fireworks, however, we encourage everyone to come out early," O'Hara said.