New Year’s Eve Parties

Ready to kick 2012 off with a bang? Here’s our rundown of some of the hippest NYE parties all around town. Juban’s will celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with a four-course prixe fixe menu, accompanied by the sounds of Ned Fasullo & His Big Band Orchestra. Reservations can be made from 8-10 p.m. with the band playing until 1 a.m. Call Juban’s at 346-8422 for reservations. jubans.com If you prefer your settings less formal and more raucous, the Varsity Theatre will hold their annual New Year’s Retro Active party with drink specials, free champagne, party favors and big screens following the celebrations in every time zone. varsitytheatre.com Nottoway Plantation’s New Year’s Eve Gala is another classy affair, with a 7-course dinner, music, and dancing the night away. nottoway.com Want your New Year’s Eve to be more than just a fun time? Head to the Crowne Plaza Hotel for their NYE Gala, and a portion of your ticket price will go towards Cancer Services of Baton Rouge. crownebaton.com LSU will host a “Purple and Gold” New Year’s Eve Celebration featuring David St. Romain at the Cook Hotel and Conference Center. Click here for more information. The Hilton Capitol Center’s New Years Eve Murder Mystery resurrects the Kingfish for one night only—for an intriguing drama filled with Louisiana history. hiltoncapitolcenter.com