In keeping with the holiday spirit, The Meadowlands extends an invitation to those horsemen racing on the Saturday, Dec. 31 card to welcome 2017 at a gala New Year's Eve celebration in the grandstand skyboxes as a guest of the track.

Sponsored by Jeff and Paula Gural's Allerage Farms, the evening includes complimentary buffet style dinner for owners, trainers, drivers and up to three guests for each licensed horseman participating that evening. There will be a cash bar.

The New Year will be toasted with a "complimentary glass of champagne" and a gala fireworks display after racing is concluded.

After the fireworks show, the party moves down to Victory nightclub for more celebrating hosted by Kirill Was Here and dancing to "Music by Boris; DJ Camilo." Admission to Victory will be waived for horsemen.

Please be advised that Trotters owner's club will be closed for the evening on December 31 and all members are invited to join us for the complimentary buffet in the skyboxes as well.

Interested horsemen must make reservations to attend as soon as possible by calling (201) 460-4079 and ask for Joslyn.

(With files from Meadowlands Racetrack)