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It’s the end of the year, and that means it’s time to start your party planning. No matter what you’re doing for New Year’s Eve, it’s a time for saying goodbye to the past and welcoming the future. And the best way to welcome it is with an over-the-top, flashy party with all of your friends and plenty of booze.

New York City is notorious for throwing the best, most outrageous parties for New Year’s Eve. And our friends at ThePartyBroker.com have put together a list of the crème de la crème of NYC NYE partying. Here are a few of the best places to party for New Year’s Eve 2011.

AMC Times Square: The venue will provide a “memorable opportunity to view the spectacular New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball Drop in NYC from 6 stories high!” And the best part is, you can do it drunk! They have a five hour premium open bar from 9pm to 2am. Admission starts from $25, and VIP tickets vary from $45 to $85.