Where to Celebrate New Year's in Dunedin

Get ready, Dunedin party-goers, 2013 is fast approaching.

We put together this list of local parties to help you plan out where you want to be when the ball drops. And don't worry, there's a celebration to suit almost everyone's taste.

Just be sure to either designate a sober driver or pre-program taxi numbers into your cell phone, if you'd rather.

Early Birds

New Year's Sunset Toast at Marker 8

• Why Go? Sunset toast includes champagne and party favors. Party starts at 5 p.m.
• Cost: No cover

'Farewell to 2012' Cocktail Party at Dunedin Golf Club

• Entertainment: Kathy Roberts on the piano
• Why Go? It's a cocktail party with drink specials, a champagne fountain, and hors d'oeuvres between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Call 727-733-2134, Ext. 210 for reservations.
• Cost: $25

Night Owls

Lucky 13 NYE Party at Blur Nightclub & Show Bar

• Entertainment: Simply Abigail, The Black Honkeys, DJ Gus 
• Why Go? Complimentary party favors, balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight; doors open at 8 p.m. (Table reservations already booked.) 
• Cost: $15

New Year's Eve at Rosie's Tavern

• Entertainment: Scotty Lee
• Why Go? Expect a low-key celebration with catered Italian food and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 8 p.m.
• Cost: No cover

New Year's Eve at Two Lions Winery

• Why Go? Watch the ball drop and toast at midnight; 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 
• Cost: No cover

New Year's Eve Dinner-Dance at VFW Post 2550

• Entertainment: CC's Music Machine
• Why Go? This party includes a prime rib dinner and an open bar. Plus, it's open to the public.
• Cost: $50; call 733-6107 to make a reservation.

New Years Eve Karaoke at Bauser's

• Entertainment: Karaoke with Andy Rogers
• Why Go? Enjoy free games, jukebox, pot luck, champagne toast until 1 a.m. No reservations necessary.
• Cost: No cover

Cricketer's 

• Entertainment: Hope Darling
• Why Go? Free champagne toast, free midnight buffet and free party favors. 

Dunedin Smokehouse

• Entertainment: The New Rulers
• Why Go? Champagne toast at midnight and drink specials all night: $3 Pabst Blue Ribbon, $4 Bicardi Oakheart, and $4 Wild Turkey Honey, from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• Cost: No cover

Flanagan's Irish Pub

• Entertainment: Noel Cooney
• Why Go? Champagne toast at midnight and a prime rib dinner special

The Living Room

• Entertainment: The Lucky Stones
• Why Go? Five-course menu from Chef Tony Bruno

Light it Up Clearwater Fireworks at Sand Key Park

• Entertainment: Midnight fireworks
• Why Go? Fireworks display is free!

Check the Dunedin Patch events calendar to see what else is going on! Want to get your event featured? Add it to the calendar!

[Last updated Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at 11:22 a.m.]