The Trumps end 2017 with a bang! Melania steals the show in $4k glittering ERDEM gown as she leads the President, Barron, Ivanka and the rest of the family at swanky $750-a-head Mar-a-Lago New Year's Eve bash

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The Trump family looked flashy while dressed to the nines in preparation for their annual New Year's Eve bash at Mar-a-Lago.

The President, Melania and 11-year-old Barron made a serious statement as they arrived to the gala taking place inside the Donald J. Trump Grand Ballroom Sunday evening.

Melania donned a gorgeous $4,000 Emery floral-embroidered sequin ERDEM gown, while the guys sported black tie.

Ivanka, Jared and their two kids, Arabella, six, and Joseph, four, smiled for the camera in a cute Instagram snapshot that shows the group in suits and dresses.

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, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Palm Beach, Florida

Melania donned a gorgeous $4,000 Emery floral-embroidered sequin dress, while the boys sported black tie

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Donald Trump greets guests as he arrives for a 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.

The pricey tickets for the President's lavish New Year's Eve bash rose this year, and cost a whopping $750 per guest, according to The Washington Post. 

Ivanka, Jared and their two kids, Arabella, six, and Joseph, four, 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

The ticket price has prompted criticism against Trump 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.

'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. 

Donald J. Trump Grand Ballroom at the Mar-A-Lago Club in Palm Beach on Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Ivanka Trump, her husband Jared Kushner and their children Arabella and Joseph arrive at a new year's party at US president Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort

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

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. 

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

Melania is seen smiling while sitting with guests at the annual New Year's Eve bash

The President stands with guests after arriving to the ballroom for the annual New Year's Eve bash

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, citrus verjus sauce, Fox White House Producer Fin Gomez explained of the menu.

For the entree, the Trump's will serve sliced tenderloin and pan seared sea bass with taro root puree, morel mushrooms, roasted heirloom carrots, sweet cherries and burgundy jus.

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 $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

Don 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

Donald Trump III, Spencer, and the youngest, Chloe. played in the sand as they sported shorts and tees for the warm day on the beach

Also among the Sunday festivities, was Donald Trump Jr.'s 40th birthday celebration. 

The father-of-five was seen beaming while on the beach earlier in the day as he embraced his son, Donald Trump III, Spencer, and his youngest daughter, Chloe.

The happy trio ran in the sand, built sand castles and played football with guests at the resort at 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 on New Year's Eve

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

The family members are all staying at the 'Winter Whitehouse' for the holiday season