It may be located in the back of Ansley Mall, but its rep is anything but hidden in Midtown. Atlanta gay bar Hideaway shined bright on Friday to welcome the New Year.

DJs Mister Richard and Darlene spun the hits, and party hats dotted the landscape inside and out. All that was left to do was a ball drop with prizes and a champagne toast.

This week, the fun continues at Hideaway with Playdate on Thursday, the popular F*ck It Friday, Deca Dance on Saturday and Honey Pot Bear Night on Sunday.

Photos by Russ Bowen-Youngblood