
Melania Trump was the toast of Mar-a-Lago Sunday night as she stole the show in a stunning $4,000 pink gown while the rest of the Trump clan arrived to their annual New Year's Eve bash.

The President, Melania and 11-year-old Barron dressed to the nines for the gala taking place inside the Donald J. Trump Grand Ballroom.

Melania donned a gorgeous $4,000 floral-embroidered sequin ERDEM gown, while the President and his son sported black tie.

Ivanka, Jared and their two children, Arabella, six, and Joseph, four, smiled for the camera in a cute Instagram snapshot before taking to the red carpet.

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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he arrives for a New Year's Eve gala at his Mar-a-Lago resort with First Lady Melania Trump and their son Barron

Melania donned a gorgeous $4,000 floral-embroidered sequin dress, while the President and his son sported black tie

Donald Trump and Melania greet guests as they arrive at the New Year's Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago club

'Happy New Year's Eve! xx,' Ivanka wrote in the picture post, where she is shown wearing a sparkly David Koma number.

Meanwhile, Lara Trump took to social media to share a sweet photo of herself and Eric on the red carpet.

'Thank you, 2017! Hello 2018,' Lara said. She chose a Chiara Boni La Petite Robe plunging black bodysuit, and Eric, a black suit and white bow tie.

During the red carpet event, President Trump promised 2018 will be a 'fantastic' year, while telling reporters: 'Stock market I think is going to continue to go up, companies are going to continue to come into the country.'

Ivanka, Jared and their two kids, Arabella and Joseph smiled for the camera in a cute Instagram snapshot that shows the group in black tie and dresses

Meanwhile, Lara Trump took to social media to share a sweet photo of herself and Eric on the red carpet

Hours prior, he took to Twitter writing: 'As our Country rapidly grows stronger and smarter, I want to wish all of my friends, supporters, enemies, haters, and even the very dishonest Fake News Media, a Happy and Healthy New Year,' the president wrote. '2018 will be a great year for America!'

His $750-a-head party has prompted criticism, with some accusing him of profiting from public office with the 'very glam' New Year's Eve event.

Trump has attended the party at his Mar-a-Lago private club for the past two decades, but Sunday night's festivities will be his first as President.

The President's supporters and members of his private club say the increased security measures and pricier tickets will be worth it.

Ivanka, Jared and their children Arabella and Joseph arrive at a new year's party at the Mar-a-Lago resort

Beaming: The Kushners let their two older children attend the party, although it's not clear if they were tucked up in bed by the time the clock struck 12

Stunning: Beaming Lara Trump opted for a black trouser suit, while her husband Eric plumped for a white tie ensemble

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and his wife Louise Linton arrive in white for a New Year's Eve bash

'It's a very glam night. I think everyone is even more excited this year than last year, because then he was president-elect, he hadn't been sworn in,' supporter Toni Holt Kramer told the Washington Post.

But critics claim the lavish party is a way for Trump to promote his brand - even though he gave up running his hotel and real estate business when he was elected.

He still owns various properties, including Mar-a-Lago.

'The president continues to find ways to profit from public office, by exploiting the fact that there are people who will pay to spend time with him and to be seen with him,' according to Kathleen Clark, who is a government ethics expert at the Washington University School of Law.

Melania is seen smiling while she sits with guests at the annual New Year's Eve bash in the ballroom

The President stands with guests after arriving to the ballroom for the annual event said to be pricier than last year's

A Secret Service agent is seen standing nearby as the President and Melania arrive for a New Year's Eve party

Hundreds of people are expected to show up for the red-carpet extravaganza, which usually includes cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a four course dinner and entertainment.

The official menu includes a first course of Trump's iceberg wedge salad with Roquefort, grape tomatoes, bacon, red onion and assorted dinner rolls.

The second course is Maine lobster ravioli with fennel mousseline, olive and citrus verjus sauce, Fox White House Producer Fin Gomez explained of the menu.

For the entree, the Trumps will serve sliced tenderloin and pan seared sea bass with taro root puree, morel mushrooms, roasted heirloom carrots, sweet cherries and burgundy jus. For dessert, baked Alaska.

Donald Trump Jr. took to Twitter on his 40th birthday to share a picture with father, President Trump. He wrote: 'Just hanging out with POTUS on #NYE!'

An interior view of the ballroom is shown as guest gather together to chat and celebrate the coming New Year

At least 600 people attended last year's sell-out party when tickets were $525 for members and $575 for guests.

This year, tickets have jumped to the whopping $750 for guests and $600 for members.

'I expect most of the members will want to be there. It's going to be fabulous,' Kramer said.

She added that the President would likely 'be the last one to leave the party, and the first one up in the morning, tweeting. Lucky for us, he doesn't need a lot of sleep.'

Donald Trump Jr. celebrates New Years Eve and his 40th birthday with his children as he runs in the sand and plays football with guests at Mar-A-Lago in West Palm Beach

The Trump boys played in the sand as they sported shorts and tees for the warm day on the beach

Don Jr. was all smiles as he got on his knees to get in on the fun and build a sand castle with them on the final day of the year

Also among the Sunday festivities, Donald Trump Jr. celebrated his 40th birthday.

The father-of-five was seen beaming while on the beach earlier in the day with his son, Donald Trump III, 8, Spencer, 5, and his youngest daughter, Chloe, 3.

The happy family ran in the sand, built sand castles and played football with guests at the resort in West Palm Beach.

Mar-a-Lago has been named the First Family's 'Winter White House.'

Don Jr. and his children walked along the beach in the early afternoon before the New Year's Eve celebrations

Don Jr. smiled for the cameras as he got some exercise in the sun and sand with his family