Southern California New Year's Eve Celebrations

New Year's Eve is a fun and festive celebration in Southern California with thousands of parties to attend, bands to listen to, fireworks to see, champagne to drink, and hugs and kisses to share. Here are a few ways to bring in the New Year 2015 with a bang!

1. LONG BEACH: Queen Mary New Year's Eve: Three and a half acres of the ship's deck themed areas. Tickets: queenmary.com
LONG BEACH: New Year's Eve Party on Pine with bands and party time. Tickets: downtownlongbeach.org
2. BUENA PARK: New Year's Eve at Knott's Berry Farm with Fireworks Show, bands and dancing, knotts.com
3. COSTA MESA: OC WinterFest New Year's Eve party with fireworks.
4. ANAHEIM: Disneyland's New Year's Eve Fantasy In The Sky Fireworks Spectacular, disneyland.com
6. FULLERTON: First Night. Free Downtown Fullerton street party with bands. Kids bounce houses, small train, face painting and balloon art, food and Fireworks Show at midnight. cityoffullerton.com
7. MARINA DEL REY: New Year's Eve Celebration with Fireworks. Free event. marinadelrey.lacounty.gov
8. AVALON: Casino New Year's Ball. Annual gala with Big Band, formal attire and spectacular bay views from Historic Casino Ballroom, Tickets (310) 510-1520.
9. BIG BEAR LAKE: Torchlight Parade held annually on the ski slopes to celebrate the New Year, bigbear.com
10. TEMECULA: Old Town Temecula New Year's Eve Party with Grape Drop, kids activities and family fun.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.