LOCALS ONLY Guide to Ringing in the New Year

By KELLY BAYLISS

Updated 12:15 PM EST, Wed, Dec 31, 2008

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Here's a rundown of the best New Year's Eve parties...Pick one!

Geishas and Glamour at Pearl: Pearl will feature two floors of multiple DJ's featuring DJ Excel and the Skratch Makaniks. The party will also include a top-shelf open bar including NYEve Absolut signature drink, a champagne toast to ring in the New Year, a champagne infused raw bar, human sushi plate display, butlered pan-Asian hors d'oeuvres, Asian Dim Sum station, Cashew Wok Chicken and dessert table. At the end of the night, Pearl will be serving up mini gourmet cheesesteaks and black truffle french fries. The party starts at 9 p.m. Tickets range from $135 to $250.
12Midnight New Year's Eve Celebration at The Crystal Tea Room: Ring in the New Year atop the Wannamaker Building where guests can enjoy a five hour open bar, a champagne toast at midnight, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, party favors, snacks as you leave at the end of the evening and much more. The party begins at 8 p.m. Limited VIP and general admission tickets are still available and range from $115 to $175.
Broad Street Bash NYE at The Double Tree Hotel: This New Year's Eve Bash will feature a four hour premium open bar from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m., hors d'oeuvres buffet, a carving station, midnight champange toast, party favors, coffee service at the end of the nght and on-site parking. Be sure to book a room for easy, early morning access to the mummer's parade on New Year's Day! Room rate is $259 (based on four person occupancy) and check out is at 4 p.m.! Tickets for the Broad Street Bash are $125 to $165.
ZeeBar's Red, White and Black Ball: Wear red, white or black to this one-of-a-kind ball featuring DJ KC, DJ Aktive and DJ Direct from New York City plus Dave Navarro's tour DJ and drummer, DJ Slynkee. Plus, you can watch the ball drop live from NYC, grab appetizers, grub at the dessert station and enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast buffet. There will also be a champagne toast when tehe clock strikes 12 and lots of party favors. Tickets range from $100 to $150. Party starts at 10 p.m.
4th Annual Celebrity Style Gala at the Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing: This all inclusive New Year's celebration features a four hour premium open bar, hors d'oeuvres stations, dessert, party favors, a champagne toast, discount parking and...FIREWORKS on the water at midnight and much, much more! As an added bonus, the hotel is offering partiers a huge discount on rooms (but call ahead). The gala begins at 9 p.m. with check-in at 8 p.m. Tickets are $135.