The Year-End and New Year Celebration Party is a special event organized by companies at the end of the year to review the past year’s achievements, show appreciation to employees, acknowledge the accomplishments made during the previous year, and also thank employees for their contributions. This event also serves as an opportunity for team members to meet, interact, and relax, while fostering unity and strengthening connections among employees.
The atmosphere of a Year-End and New Year Celebration Party is typically warm, friendly, and joyful, with games or entertainment activities designed to provide relaxation for the staff. Everything flows naturally without being overly formal, with the focus on enjoyment and team spirit.
Here is a suggested agenda for these events:
18:00 – 18:45: GUEST ARRIVAL
- Location: Hotel Lobby or Event Venue
- Guests are welcomed at the entrance with cocktails, mocktails, water, etc., in a lobby decorated according to the theme, with soft instrumental background music.
- In this cheerful welcoming atmosphere, guests can take photos with colleagues in front of the event backdrop and hold up signs with motivational hashtags.
18:45 – 19:00: SEATING ARRANGEMENT
- The MC announces the start of the program and guides the guests to their seats.
19:00: OPENING PERFORMANCE
- Dance troupe performs the opening act to kick off the event.
19:15: OFFICIAL START OF THE PARTY
- The MC welcomes all guests and introduces the purpose of the event.
- The MC expresses gratitude and appreciation for the contributions made during the previous year, while also marking the beginning of a hopeful new journey in the upcoming year.
- A video showcasing memorable moments from the past year is played, highlighting not only successes but also the challenges and difficulties that the company and its employees have overcome together. The video length may range from 5 to 10 minutes.
- The images and video will blend moments of joy with scenes of hardship and stress, illustrating how the whole team gave their best to overcome obstacles.
- The video concludes with an optimistic message: “We did it, and we will do even better next year.”
- The MC invites the CEO and company leadership to the stage to deliver heartfelt messages to all employees.
- The CEO and leadership team open a bottle of champagne to officially start the party with all the
19:40: GRATITUDE
- The MC invites the company’s leadership team, department heads, etc., to the stage to present awards to outstanding individuals or teams, recognizing those who have made significant contributions to the company. (The rewards may include cash, gold jewelry, vacation vouchers, etc.)
- The leadership team and department heads share stories and express their gratitude to the award recipients.
- This is not just a thank you, but also a source of motivation, an inspiring story to encourage the team to continue striving in the upcoming year.
20:00 – 21:30: BANQUET
- Guests enjoy a banquet with delicious dishes served either as a set menu or buffet.
- Soft, instrumental music is played to create a relaxing atmosphere. Alternatively, a live band performs cheerful, lively songs that match the festive atmosphere of the year-end celebration.
STAGE GAMES
- The MC will explain the rules of a few light, fun games on stage, encouraging everyone to participate and win lucky prizes.
- One or two games will be interspersed during the banquet, with each game lasting around 15 minutes to ensure guests can enjoy the meal, mingle, and sip their drinks.
21:00: LUCKY DRAW
- Multiple methods will be used for the Lucky Draw (drawing numbers based on the order of participation, seat numbers, phone numbers, etc.).
- The number of prizes and their corresponding values will be determined for each category. Prizes may include valuable items (phones, shopping vouchers, travel tours, electronics, etc.), or smaller, meaningful gifts (teddy bears, household items, gift cards, etc.).
- The MC will clearly explain the rules of the Lucky Draw: Every participant will receive a raffle ticket and will have only one chance to participate in the draw, ensuring fairness for everyone.
- Before starting, a little time will be dedicated to introducing the prizes, making sure everyone knows the value of the prizes and how to claim them.
- To add excitement, the draw can be organized in rounds, starting from the smaller prizes to the larger ones. Occasionally, the MC can create surprise moments, such as a “special lucky draw” during the party to maintain a lively atmosphere.
- After each draw, the winner will be invited on stage to receive their prize and take a commemorative photo. To enhance the festive mood, the music will play a key role in cheering on the winners and maintaining a fun, exciting vibe.
- Record the results: Keep track of the winners’ details for the official prize handout and ensure easy follow-up after the event, especially for prizes that need to be mailed or delivered later.
21:45: END OF PARTY
- The end of the Year-End Party or New Year Celebration Party is a crucial moment to leave a positive impression and foster stronger connections among employees.
- If space and time allow, the party should be concluded with a lively music performance or a dance session, where everyone can enjoy and relax freely.
- Give guests the opportunity to take commemorative photos with colleagues and friends. Often, these photos become cherished memories and serve as a bonding agent between company members.
- Door gifts will be prepared at the exit for employees to take home. These gifts are usually practical items for everyday life, such as thermos bottles, hats, scarves, power banks, etc.
- Concluding the Year-End Party or New Year Celebration Party in a perfect way not only helps strengthen relationships within the company but also allows each individual to feel the care, respect, and camaraderie of their colleagues. This creates motivation for a new year of work filled with energy and creativity.
An agenda for the Year-End Party or New Year Celebration Party is an essential element that ensures the event runs smoothly, accurately, and conveys the leadership’s message to all company employees. Understanding this, Exotic Vietnam – a professional event organizer – always invests in creating meticulous event scripts and special scripts for the MC, ensuring that no moment of the Year-End Party or New Year Celebration Party is missed. With careful preparation, Exotic Vietnam is committed to delivering successful events, strengthening the bonds among employees, and leaving a lasting impression on every individual. Contact us at www.exotic.vn, an experienced organizer of Year-End Parties or New Year Celebration Parties for corporate clients.
