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List: New Year's Eve events in the Triangle

These are some of our favorite New Year's Eve events.

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Raleigh rings in 2017
RALEIGH, N.C. — These are some of our favorite New Year's Eve events. View a full list here.

Raleigh

First Night Raleigh - Downtown Raleigh's largest New Year's celebration features nearly 100 performers in over 35 venues throughout downtown starting at 2 p.m. There will be a ferris wheel, a countdown to midnight and fireworks.
Raleigh's Ultimate New Year's Eve Party - At midnight, ring in the New Year and enjoy a complimentary champagne toast while watching the Giant Acorn Drop from Isaac Hunter’s famous Fayetteville Street patio.
Thousands gather in the capital city for First Night Raleigh 2017 in Downtown Raleigh, N.C. (Photo By: Baird Photography / WRAL Contributor)
iHeartMedia New Year's Eve - This party at the downtown Raleigh Sheraton features three ballrooms, DJs, live bands, great views of the Acorn Drop, party favors, a photo booth and cmplimentary champagne for VIP guests.
The Cannon Room Masquerade - Experience the excitement of the new year above the city with sweeping views of the First Night Raleigh fireworks. Tickets include unlimited hors d'oeuvres and a midnight dessert bar, and open bar and a midnight toast.
New Year's Eve VIP Extravaganza - Enjoy a party in the climate-controlled event tent at the back of the Raleigh Beer Garden. Your ticket purchase includes all of your food and drinks, party favors and a countdown toast at midnight.
Raleigh Royale Party - This large-scale party takes place at the Marriott City Center.
NYE at Little City Brewing - Tickets include food catered by Local Icon Hospitality and a premium open bar package including beer, wine, beer, craft cocktails and a champagne toast.
NYE at The Architect - Tickets include party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.
NYE at Level-Up Kitchen and Barcadium - Ticket includes food catered by Local Icon Hospitality, free play on cabinet games and an open bar package including beer, wine, craft cocktails and a champagne toast at midnight.
A look at the menu at Vidrio, a new restaurant opening at 500 Glenwood Ave. in Raleigh, in January 2017. (LM Restaurants)
NYE at Vidrio - Vidrio is offering guests two options for celebration -- a four-course meal with optional wine pairings, or a champagne toast at the upstairs Fiera Lounge.
Watts & Ward Party - The craft cocktail bar is offering a party with no cover and Jazz Synergy playing all night long.
NYE Boodle Fight - MOFU is hosting a meal fit for a king with dishes like suckling pigs, roasted duck, grilled lamb, octopus, squid, shrimp and whole fishes, cheeses, traditional Asian desserts, fruits, chocolates and more.
Willy Wonka New Year's Eve - This fun event at Kings Bowl at North Hills features scrumdiddlyumptious food and drink specials, al live DJ, party favors and giveaways.
A Neighborhood New Year's Eve - Festivities at Edwards Mill Bar and Grill start at 4 p.m. with fun activities for kids and adults, including cookies and a sparkling grape juice early toast 7 p.m.There will be live music at 9.
Whiskey Kitchen
Whiskey Kitchen New Year's Eve - Ring in the new year with live entertainment, dancing, party favors and a toast of whiskey or champagne at midnight.
New Year's Eve Gala - All four floors of the Nature Research Center of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences will be open and will feature passed hors d'oeuvres, gourmet food stations and amazing dessert displays, open bars on every floor with premium liquors, wines, craft beers, custom cocktails and champagne, DJs, ambient performers and a live band.
New Years Eve with Jack the Radio & 6 String Drag, Katie Basden - The artists will perform at The Pour House.
NYE at The Dogwood - Ring in the new year at a new bar! This craft cocktail bar located near Raleigh Beer Garden will feature free entry, DJ Willis from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., a heated patio, craft cocktails, a free midnight toast and more!

Durham

NYE at Unscripted Durham - Local artist DJ Guv'nor will be there along with tarot card readers with a look at what's in store for 2018. Tickets include a champagne toast at midnight and hors d'oeuvres throughout the evening.
NYE at Alley Twenty Six - Reservations are open for a three-course prix fixe dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. Cocktail pairings are available at an additional cost.
NYE Bash with Bender Street – ​Bender Street, which channels Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon and Mumford & Sons, will be at Braile's Sports Bar. No cover.
A look at the menu at Vidrio, a new restaurant opening at 500 Glenwood Ave. in Raleigh, in January 2017. (LM Restaurants)
New Year's Eve Gala - This formal party at the Hilton features food, drinks and entertainment. Tickets are $60 each or $110 per couple. A portion of ticket sales will provide scholarships for local high school students looking to further their education.
New Year's Eve Party at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. - The brewery will be releasing a new beer on tap every hour on the hour starting at 9 p.m. leading up to midnight.
New Year's Eve with Parizade - Dinner will be served before a celebration seating at 9:15 p.m., which includes a decadent four-course pre-fixe menu with champagne toast. There will be dancing and music from Crossover Drive. Reservations are recommended.
New Year’s Eve Party with JFK Sr. - Motorco Music Hall is hosting a party complete with a champagne toast and music from JFK Sr.
Timeless: Open Bar Event - Will's Social Bistro & Lounge will feature a fresh new lineup of DJs for this party. Cover is $15
Stay Classy Durham NYE Party – ​Close the year in style and start 2018 off right at Fullsteam with great beer, jazzy music and sparkling wine at midnight. Tea Cup Gin will play starting at 9.
Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz performed at Beyu Caffe during The Art of Cool Festival in Durham, N.C. on April 25, 2014. (Stan Chambers Jr./WRAL)
What the Funk NYE 2018 - This party at Beyu Caffé features food, drinks, and dancing. Go VIP and get a seated ticket which comes with a seat at a table, glass of champagne for a New Year’s toast and access to the buffet.

Chapel Hill

Dirty Dozen Brass Band NYE - The band will play the ArtsCenter.
Murder at the Masquerade - Aloft Hotel in Chapel Hill hosts this murder mystery party. Tickets will sell out.
Bollywood NYE - This upscale party at the Sheraton features dinner, belly dancing, a DJ playing Top 40 and Bollywood hits and a toast at midnight.

Cary and Apex

New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball - This tradition at The Mayton Inn features a champagne toast at midnight, a buffet and hors d'oeuvres, a photo booth and a DJ will be playing music.
New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball
New Year's Eve at Doherty's Apex - DJ Jules will be starting the party at 9 p.m., and the chef is preparing a fantastic three-course meal complete with champagne toast for midnight.
New Year's Eve at Doherty's Cary - Enjoy DJ George, a three-course dinner and a toast.
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