Chicago Scene again hosts an over-the-top bash in the Drake Hotel, featuring pretty much everything you could want in an NYE celebration. Within four ballrooms, there'll be a premium open bar from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., staffed by 45 bars and bartenders, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, a live cover-band performance, DJs spinning dance, house, hip-hop, disco and more (DJ JEM and drummer Marty Kane top the list), a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight and dessert and coffee after the ball drops. Spring for a VIP ticket and you'll get access to private areas in two ballrooms, with private seating areas and servers. Get more info and buy tickets here.

Playboy throws its New Year's party with help from rapper Pitbull. If there were ever a place to get crunk (in formal attire, of course), this is it, with a four-hour premium open bar, hors d'oeuvres, live casino gambling and more in three ballrooms.

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The Resort's Fire & Ice gala includes a cocktail reception with gourmet hors d'oeuvres, five-course dinner with choice of entree, six-and-a-half-hours of premium open bar, live music from "The Hat Guys," a midnight champagne toast, party favors and a balloon drop. Should you choose to spring for the overnight option, you'll get champagne and truffles delivered to your room, a lavish bruch for two in the morning, and late check-out at 2 p.m.

The Hyatt hosts this bash along with JACK FM 104.3, with a lineup including live entertainment from cover band 7th Heaven, a DJ, premium open bar, buffet stations (open until 11 p.m.), party favors, prizes and more.

Want to make a quick getaway on January 1? Party out by O'Hare at the Hyatt Regency's reasonably priced bash, which includes entertainment by the Modern Day Romeos, C-Factor, Jaktripper, DJ Spin, Tony Ocean and the Lori Brittin Jazz Quartet. Your party ticket gets you access to all entertainment, five hours of open bar, a champagne toast, party favors and a fantasy casino. Add on a chef-inspired dinner buffet with prime rib, lobster bisque and more for $30 (this can be done alone, as well). Or book an entire package that includes two party tickets and a deluxe guest room for two for $189. Visit ohare.hyatt.com to book packages, and ticketweb.com for tickets.

Alt-rock favorites The Gin Blossoms ("Hey Jealousy," "Till I Hear It From You") headline this music-centric bash near the airport. Other performers in the multi-space party include old-school hip-hop band Too White Crew, '80s cover band The Breakfast Club and DJ Roland and others in the Tom Tom Room. General admission includes a four-hour open bar and party favors. Room packages are available starting from $139; call the hotel for info. For tickets only, call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

If you want to keep your money for the new year, this huge three-room bash could be for you. Over six hours, you'll enjoy a cash bar, DJs of all stripes, a champagne toast, gift bags, photography and more amid up to 1300 others.

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CHICAGONYE.com and 103.5 Kiss FM aren't just hosting a typical New Year's Eve event. They're hosting an NYE SOIREE! Thousands of formally dressed partiers will descend on the Westin Michigan Avenue for this multiple-ballroom extravaganza that includes top-shelf open bar, a variety of hors d'oeuvres, specialized martinis, champagne all night, celebrity DJs, live video mixing, a midnight confetti storm and more. And to top it off they are including a complimentary pre-party and post-party in the admission price, not to mention discounted hotel rooms. Early bird special of only $125. For more info, visit www.chicagonye.com.

Prepare yourself for the 7th Annual New Year's Eve event hosted by Trilogy Productions at 'The Wyn.' This extravaganza includes multiple rooms of entertainment, a four-hour top shelf open bar, a buffet of hors d'oeuvres, bubbly (champagne) all night, live music by Chicago's hottest cover band and overstaffed bartenders ready to pour 'em. Plus, included in your ticket price is a free pre-party and post-party. That's right; you get three bashes for the admission price! Luxury hotel rooms at only $139/night. Tickets are only $125 right now, but will go up as this event sells out every year. Visit www.nye-chicago.com for more details.