CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS IN MIAMI? Montana’s and Rakija Lounge are preparing wild parties for New Year’s Eve, Christmas, and Serbian New Year! And there are even gifts for the kids! (VIDEO)

For the holiday season, New Year’s Eve 2025, and Christmas, a mass of Balkan people from all over America are heading south to the warmer climes of Florida and Miami, where they can expect the best New Year’s program organized by two of the most famous Balkan clubs – Montana’s and Rakija Lounge.

And when you land in the south, you know what to expect – a party until dawn with music for all tastes, as well as specialty dishes prepared by the owner Miroslav Banjac and his culinary masters, who have delighted the palates of people from all over the former Yugoslavia, and many Americans who know how to appreciate good food and excellent service.

Along with the top-notch food, there’s also what Rakija Lounge, and now Montana’s, are known for – the best selection of domestic rakija in America, which everyone who has ever crossed their threshold knows well.

In short, here’s what awaits you during the holiday days and nights in two of the most popular clubs of our diaspora in the warmest American state…

Before the parties begin, Rakija Lounge (1131 Collins Ave, Miami Beach) has a surprise for all parents and children – a New Year’s gift-giving ceremony with a real Santa Claus, in a red coat, with a long white beard and eyebrows, all on December 22nd. Anyone who wants to treat their children can call (786) 558-4805 and reserve a gift!

For New Year’s Eve, you have TWO PARTIES to choose from…

At the Montana’s club (736 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach), a Speakeasy Balkan Party awaits you, starting at 9 pm and not ending until you say – STOP! Popular DJ Vlad will be playing music, guaranteed to get everyone on their feet, and the fun is – guaranteed! The ticket price is only $50! And reservations are required and can be made by calling: (786) 777-9808! You can find more information on the WEBSITE!

If you decide to celebrate New Year’s Eve at Rakija Lounge, you won’t be disappointed, as the New Year Balkan Party and the famous DJ Nick Sick await you, with a mix of hits that will make your head spin, and the party starts at 9.30 pm. Reservations are required and can be easily made by calling: (786) 558-4805! The ticket price is also only $50.

If you stay in Florida and Miami a few days after New Year’s Eve, don’t miss the Orthodox Christmas Party at Rakija Lounge, divided into two parts – the first starting on Christmas Eve, January 6th, and the second on Christmas Eve, January 7th, 2025, with DJ Vlad playing music both nights. Entrance is free for both parties! Rakija Lounge will also be no less interesting and fun for the celebration of the Orthodox New Year on January 13th, as guests will also be entertained by DJ Vlad, and the price is only $30. For all these parties, you need to be quick with reservations, as the number of tables is limited. The reservation phone number is (786) 558-4805, and you can find more information on the Rakija Lounge website.

UNFORGETTABLE FUN: Rakija Lounge is the place for the best New Year’s parties

The chefs, of course, won’t be cooling the ovens, so you can enjoy a rich menu for both traditional Catholic and Orthodox holidays. Those who arrive in Miami a few days earlier and celebrate Catholic Christmas there, can enjoy a rich lunch (turkey with traditional side dishes) at Montana’s restaurant for only $29 per person, which includes: soup, main course, and dessert.

At Rakija Lounge from now until Christmas Eve, you can enjoy a special Lenten menu that includes: stuffed cabbage leaves, beans baked in a clay pot, various types of fish, homemade pies, cabbage and bell pepper salads, and for dessert, of course – baklava!