New Years Eve Parties

New Year's Eve - the best time of the year to party. Whether you prefer a quiet, romantic evening or want to let loose and celebrate with crowds of party-goers, plan ahead. Make those reservations as early as possible. Here are some suggestions around the country.

Our choice for New Year's Eve is Las Vegas. Warm weather and an all out party on the Vegas strip are too good to pass up. Try getting to Vegas a few days earlier, closer to Christmas and you'll find it considerably more quiet and more affordable and look to upgrade to those top suites before the prices skyrocket with the fireworks. See more Las Vegas Vacation Ideas

Do you want more than dinner, dancing, and a midnight toast to bring in the New Year? How about all that and a little excitement like a murder, or perhaps 2 murders in your midst? That nice couple you met at your table earlier in the evening, were they guests, actors, possibly the next victims? Follow the clues and help solve the mystery. Keith & Margo's Murder Mystery Dinner takes place at Porterhouse Bistro, 8635 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA. New Year’s Eve 9 PM to 1 AM. Call for reservations 818-785-7700.

New Year's Eve at Times Square where nearby Broadway Theaters line the streets, and unique shops, music, and nightlife attract visitors from all over the world. Be prepared for the huge crowd that gathers in Times Square to watch the ball drop at midnight to welcome in the New Year, a tradition since 1906. Stop in at the Times Square Visitors Center and pick up free maps and brochures to see what else is going on in the city. See more New York City Vacation Ideas

Bring in the New Year with a cruise on the New York Harbor. Circle Line offers a rockin' New Year's Eve Party with open bar, hors d'oeuvres, buffet dinner, midnight champagne toast, and music throughout the evening as well as unforgettable New York City Skyline views, followed by fireworks in the Harbor. Call Circle Line for more information 212-563-3200. See more New York City Vacation Ideas

Fantastic costumes and floats fill the Philadelphia streets on January 1 each year to bring in the New Year with merriment as the annual Mummers Day Parade of approximately 15,000 Mummers entertain thousands of spectators. Normally televised, but there's nothing like "the real thing", being there to watch the Mummers strut their stuff. See more Philadelphia Vacation Ideas

First Night Boston. Bring in the New Year with an all-day celebration of the arts with indoor and outdoor activities at over 40 venues for the whole family in downtown Boston. An estimated 1,000,000 people enjoy the theater, dance, visual arts, film, and music performances throughout the day in anticipation of the New Year, starting off with a Mardi Gras style procession through the town. More Boston Vacation Ideas.

Celebrate the New Year in Pasadena, CA with the Tournament of Roses Parade. Magnificent floral floats, top marching bands, high-stepping equestrians provide unforgetable entertainment for the whole family. Buy tickets or camp out on New Year's Eve along the 5 1/2 mile route through Pasadena.

It's always party time in New Orleans, but New Year's Eve is especially great when crowds gather at Jackson Square before midnight to watch the New Orleans version of the ball dropping from atop the Jax Brewery. After the fireworks, join the crowds as they head over to Bourbon Street to continue partying all night long. If large, noisy crowds aren't your style, there are many elegant restaurants serving delectable meals in a more tranquil atmosphere. Read more about Christmas New Orleans Style, a month long celebration in December.

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Navy Pier, Dock Street in Chicago. Lots of family fun in the Family Pavilion with dance music by a local DJ. The Winter Wonderstage will present a family-oriented party for the small fry to bring in the New Year early in the evening. Followed by the traditional fireworks display. See more Chicago Vacation Ideas