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10 Places to Welcome the New Year in Hollywood

Dinner, drinks and dancing are planned for Hollywood parties on New Year's Eve.

It is almost time to ring in the new year. What will you do to celebrate? If you’re looking for ideas, look no further. There is plenty going on in Hollywood. Here are some of our suggestions to help you ring in the new year Hollywood-style:

Nightclub, 6506 Hollywood Blvd., is hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration themed "Carnevale Di Venezia: The Playhouse Masquerade." The event will feature the Manufactured Superstars, DJ Eye, aerialists, house music (via Playhouse's Funktion One sound system), and champagne. There are also some surprises in store. Tickets start at $125. To make table reservations, call 323-656-4800, or send an email to: concierge@playhousenightclub.com

The  will have its second annual New Year’s Eve party from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. at 6250 Hollywood Blvd. The party at the hotel will include an open bar and will take place in four rooms at the hotel: Delphine’s, the Living Room, the Great Room, and Station Hollywood. Tickets start at $100 per person and $500 per couple.

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, located at 1535 Vine Street, is now accepting reservations for it’s a la carte menu the restaurant will be serving on New Year’s Eve.

Henry’s Hat, 3413 Cahuenga Blvd. West, is kicking off its New Year’s Eve celebration with dinner beginning at 4 p.m. with the last seating scheduled for 8:30 p.m. After dinner, stick around for a live DJ, casino gambling, and a champagne toast at midnight. A $50 ticket purchase will give you access to an open bar all night. Visit http://www.henrys-hat.com/nye for tickets.

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, located at 1999 N. Sycamore Ave., will kick off its New Year’s Eve celebration with a four-course meal for $79 per person from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. or $99 per after 8 p.m. Dinner reservations include a DJ, dancing, complimentary party favors and a champagne toast. View the full menu online.

House of Blues, at 8430 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood is offering an evening with singer, Musiq Soulchild, and special guests on New Year’s Eve. The festivities kick off at 9 p.m. and includes $150 for the open bar or for dinner packages. General admission tickets start at $72.50.

Universal Citywalk hosts its annual New Year’s Eve Countdown complete with DJs and live music beginning at 9 p.m. The evening caps off with fireworks at midnight. Self-parking is $45 per car and includes admission. All other admission is $15 per person. Children under 48-inches get in free.

will be held at the Egyptian Theatre beginning at 9 p.m. The evening will include DJs, dancing, signature open bar drinks, and hors d'oeuvres. Group discounts and VIP table packages are also available. Ticket prices start at $100.

hosted by Mario Lopez and Extra TV will take place from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Hollywood and Highland. There will be performances by Cobra Starship and Lupe Fiasco. General admission tickets start at $75.

Party Like a Rockstar New Year's Eve at Rolling Stone on the first floor of Hollywood and Highland includes an evening of dinner and dancing complete with a DJ at 8 p.m. There are also package deals available. General admission prices start at $40. Tickets are $75 for general admission, which includes a four-course dinner. Special package prices are also available.

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