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New Year’s Eve Parties in Chicago
If your idea of a fun New Year’s Eve is being out at bar party with all your friends toasting champagne at midnight with party hats on and live music, then check out this list of some of Chicago’s best New Year’s Eve celebrations (listed in no particular order). Act fast because some of these bashes are starting to sell out. 
New Year’s Eve at Old Town Social (312-266-2277; 455 W. North Ave.; map it) -Open bar, dessert buffet, party favors, and a champagne toast. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Chicago’s Largest Singles New Year’s Eve Party at Cagney’s (773-857-1111; 2142 N. Clybourn Ave.; map it) – Appetizers, DJ, party favors, door prizes, and a cash bar. Dress code – no jeans. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
New Year’s Eve at The Undergound (312-644-7600; 56 W. Illinois St.; map it) – Open bar, appetizers, dinner buffet, midnight champagne toast, and DJ. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
“Wit Up” New Year’s Eve Party at theWit Hotel (312-239-9501; 201 N. State St.; map it) – Open bar, appetizers, DJ, and a midnight champagne toast. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Hard Rock Cafe’s New Year’s Eve Bash (312-943-2252; 63 W. Ontario St.; map it) – Appetizers, open bar, party favors, midnight champagne toast, and live music. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
New Year’s Eve at Rockit Bar & Grill (312-645-6000; 22 W. Hubbard St.; map it) – Open bar, appetizers, dinner buffet, party favors, and a midnight champagne toast and balloon drop. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
New Year’s Eve at Northside Bar and Grill (773-384-3555; 1635 N. Damen Ave.; map it) – Open bar, party favors, and midnight champagne toast. 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
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