Itinerary for a Cuban-Themed New Year’s Eve Bash – You will feel the Ritmo!

Ring in the New Year with the soul of Havana, the sizzle of live Cuban music, and the high-energy excitement of a true fiesta

Ritmo!City®

11/24/20254 min read

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Itinerary for a Cuban-Themed New Year’s Eve Bash – You will feel the Ritmo!

Featuring RITMO!® Caliente Del Caribe Band & Conga Showgirl Dancers

Ring in the New Year with the soul of Havana, the sizzle of live Cuban music, and the high-energy excitement of a true fiesta. A Cuban-themed New Year’s Eve bash is more than a party; it is an immersive experience filled with authentic Cuban food, tropical cocktails, dazzling décor, and non-stop live entertainment.

RITMO!® Caliente Del Caribe Band & Conga Showgirl Dancers is Florida’s premiere Havana nights Cuban party band orchestra led by Maestro Bobby Ramirez. With their dazzling costumes and dancers, RITMO!® Caliente Del Caribe Band & Dancers present a variety of Cuban-themed interactive shows, instantly transforming your party into the biggest “Copa Cabana” extravaganza this side of Havana, performing throughout Florida.

Below is a sample itinerary to help you design a New Year’s Eve celebration where your guests will truly feel the ritmo all night long.

Setting the Scene: Havana for New Year’s Eve

Transform your venue into an Old Havana-style celebration space:

  • Decorative scenic ambiance: Vintage Havana street signs, colorful building facades, tropical greenery, string lights, cigar-lounge accents, and decorative conga drums from RITMO! City Entertainment.

  • Color palette: Rich Caribbean tones such as turquoise, gold, deep red, bright yellow, and emerald green, plus sequined elements to echo the Copa Cabana-style show.

  • Party favorites: Feathered headpieces, Cuban-style fedoras, maracas, fans, glow sticks, and noisemakers to set up your late-night hora loca.

Sample Itinerary: Cuban-Themed New Year’s Eve Bash

7:30 pm – Doors Open: Welcome to Havana

Guests arrive and step into a scenic Cuban street festival atmosphere. Soft background sounds of bolero and Cuban jazz fill the room.

  • Hosts greet guests with a welcome Cuba Libre or classic mojito.

  • Light bites such as tostones, yuca chips with mojo, and Cuban sliders are passed by servers.

  • Décor photo ops are ready, featuring conga drums, tropical backdrops, and showgirl-inspired props.

8:00 pm – Cocktail Hour with Live Cuban Ambiance

A smaller Cuban ensemble or trio sets the tone with traditional son, cha-cha-cha, and bolero.

  • Guests mingle at the bar, sampling specialty Cuban cocktails: mojitos, daiquiris, and Havana-inspired mocktails.

  • A pair of Conga Showgirl dancers interact with guests, posing for photos and encouraging light dancing.

  • Optional: A themed cigar bar area and Cuban café station offering cafecito and café con leche tastings.

9:00 pm – Authentic Cuban Dinner & First Show

Guests are invited to be seated for a festive Cuban-style dinner.
Suggested menu elements:

  • Lechón asado (roast pork)

  • Ropa vieja

  • Moros y cristianos (black beans and rice)

  • Yuca con mojo

  • Sweet plantains (maduros)

As guests dine, RITMO!® Caliente Del Caribe Band presents the first stage show:

  • A set of classic Cuban rhythms, bolero, cha-cha-cha, and romantic dance numbers.

  • Conga Showgirl dancers perform beautifully choreographed routines, bringing the elegance and glamour of Havana nights to the stage.

10:15 pm – Interactive Fun, Party Favorites, and Photo Moments

Dinner concludes and the energy begins to rise.

  • The band transitions into more upbeat salsa and timba.

  • Party favorites are brought out: hats, feather boas, maracas, glow accessories, and festive New Year’s Eve novelties.

  • Conga Showgirl dancers host a Cuban-themed photo booth where guests can take selfies wearing authentic rumba shirts and fun accessories, posing with the decorative RITMO! conga drums.

11:00 pm – Build the Energy: RITMO! Caliente Del Caribe Show

Now it is time to bring the party into full swing.

  • RITMO!® Caliente Del Caribe Band & Conga Showgirl Dancers deliver a dynamic Havana nights set with salsa, mambo, cha-cha-cha, and Latin pop.

  • Professional dancers invite guests to join them on the dance floor for easy, fun steps—no dance experience required.

  • This participatory segment warms everyone up for the biggest moment of the night.

11:45 pm – Grand Finale Countdown: Miami Conga Hora Loca

The final moments of the year call for high voltage entertainment.

RITMO! Caliente del Caribe Orchestra & Dancers: Grand finale – Miami Conga.

We instantly transform your party into a Cuban Show entertainment street festival hora loca where the rhythm never stops, featuring professional dancers, drummers, musicians, and entertainers who will energize your Cuban-themed party hora loca.

  • Just before midnight, the drummers kick in with an explosive Miami Conga rhythm.

  • Dancers weave through the crowd, forming a massive, interactive conga line that pulls guests onto the dance floor.

  • The band drives the energy with a powerful mix of Cuban carnival-style music, building to the countdown.

11:59 pm – Countdown to the New Year

  • The music pauses just enough to count down the final seconds.

  • At midnight, confetti cannons burst, the band hits a powerful fanfare, and guests toast with champagne or a signature Cuban cocktail.

  • Immediately, the Miami Conga street festival vibe continues, keeping the dance floor packed.

12:15 am – Street Festival After Midnight

After the countdown, the atmosphere becomes a true Cuban block party:

  • RITMO!® Caliente Del Caribe Band keeps the momentum going with salsa, merengue, bachata, timba, and Cuban carnival rhythms.

  • Dancers and drummers lead mini dance-offs, call-and-response chants, and interactive moments with the crowd.

  • Guests enjoy late-night snacks such as Cuban pastries, croquetas, and mini medianoche sandwiches.

The hora loca segment ensures your New Year’s Eve celebration ends at a peak of excitement, not a slow fade.

1:00 am – Farewell with Cuban Flair

As the night winds down, the band returns to smooth, laid-back Cuban grooves.

  • Guests take final photos with the Conga Showgirl dancers and musicians.

  • Your attendees leave feeling like they just stepped out of a New Year’s Eve in Havana itself.

Bring RITMO!® Caliente Del Caribe to Your New Year’s Eve Bash

RITMO!® Caliente Del Caribe Band & Conga Showgirl Dancers is Florida’s premiere Havana nights Cuban party band orchestra, led by Maestro Bobby Ramirez. With their dazzling costumes, authentic Cuban rhythms, and interactive show formats, they instantly transform any event into a spectacular “Copa Cabana” style extravaganza—perfect for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration.

For bookings and information:
Ritmo!City Entertainment
Contact: Bobby Ramirez
Phone: 305-298-2380
Email: info@ritmocity.com

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Itinerary for a Cuban-Themed New Year’s Eve Bash – You will feel the Ritmo!
Itinerary for a Cuban-Themed New Year’s Eve Bash – You will feel the Ritmo!