New Year's Eve Events in Metro Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. - Looking for a great way to ring in the New Year?  There are thousands of ways to celebrate 2011 in Metro Atlanta, from elaborate parties to family-friendly fun.  We've complied a list of events happening this New Year's Eve around our area.

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Chick-Fil-A Bowl

Parade: 12:30 p.m.
Downtown Atlanta – begins at Ralph McGill Boulevard and Peachtree Street
Ends at the Georgia World Congress Center
Free

FanFest: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Georgia World Congress Center
$15.00 admission

Chick-Fil-A Bowl Game: South Carolina vs. Florida State
7:30 p.m. at the Georgia Dome
Click here for ticket information and pricing
http://www.chick-fil-abowl.com/

Peach Drop
Underground Atlanta
Kids activities start at noon, and music lasts all day long. Tito Jackson is the headliner, and he takes the stage at 11:15 p.m. The Peach Drop starts just before midnight.
For more on the 2011 Peach Drop events, click here:
http://www.peachdrop.com/

New Year’s Eve: The Yacht Rock Revue at Park Tave
Open bar, live music, food, and more. Click here for ticket information:
http://www.parktave.com/

Downtown Countdown at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Features 5 ½ hour open bar, food, decorations, party favors, music and entertainment. Click here for tickets and more info:
http://www.downtowncountdown.net/atlanta/welcome.htm

NYE in the ATL
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Ravinia
4355 Ashford-Dunwoody Road, Atlanta
Click here for party information:
http://nyeintheatl.com/

Party on Peachtree 2011
9 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.
200 Peachtree
Party information and tickets:
http://www.spiralentertainment.com/

New Year’s Eve Dinner Reservations: Opentable.com
Find a full list of area restaurants offering special New Year's Eve dining options:
http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?pid=4&m=16

City of Duluth 2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
7 p.m.- 12:30 a.m.
Features country star Jason Michael Carroll in a free concert, fireworks and more
Click here for details and reserved concert seating:
http://www.duluthga.net/whats-happening/calendar-of-events/new-years-extravaganza/

Lawrenceville Rings
3 p.m. – 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. - midnight
Free
Kids’ entertainment, fireworks, live music featuring Abbey Road Live: A Beatles Tribute Band and Splitz
More info: http://www.visitlawrenceville.com/event-profile.php?Event_ID=298

7th Annual Truetts Grill Nugget Drop
Truetts Grill, 1785 Jonesboro Road, McDonough, Ga.
7 p.m. – midnight
Free activities and games, nugget drop at midnight