New Year's Eve Party Ideas

These New Year's Eve party ideas help you count down to midnight in style. Find all kinds of inspiration for DIY decorations including sparkly streamers and party invitations, plus creative ways to do count down to the stroke of midnight. Browse through our collection of cheers-worthy New Year's drinks, appetizers, main dishes, and dessert ideas.
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A Very Merry Martha-Inspired Holiday Season
Close up of friends clinking champagne glasses while enjoying Christmas dinner together sitting by elegant dining table with candles
The Fastest Way to Chill Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines
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26 Movies to Watch on New Year's Eve Before the Clock Strikes Midnight
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21 Quotes About the New Year That Will Get You Excited for a Fresh Start
Fizzy Finales prosecco and sorbet
18 New Year's Eve Cocktails That Are Perfect for Celebrating
easy fudge bites in paper cups
15 Easy, Festive Holiday Baking Recipes for When You're Short on Time
Sausage-Cheddar Balls
Sausage-Cheddar Balls
cider punch
Warm Cider and Rum Punch
Shucked Oysters with Three Sauces
Shucked Oysters with Three Sauces
45 mins
classic shrimp cocktail
Classic Shrimp Cocktail
50 mins
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Ginger Red-Wine Spritzer
"Twice Baked" Baby Potatoes with Caviar recipe
"Twice Baked" Baby Potatoes with Caviar
1 hr 30 mins
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Persimmon and Brie Crostini
20 mins
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Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Gooey Gouda Puff-Pastry Bites
Gooey Gouda Puff-Pastry Bites
55 mins
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Cranberry-and-Orange Vodka
Balloon display with changpagne
12 DIY Decorations for Your New Year's Eve Celebration
Spanish Chorizo Balls recipe
Spanish Chorizo Balls
45 mins
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32 New Year's Eve Dinner Ideas for Celebrating at Home
Pink Grapefruit-White Cranberry Sparkling Punch recipe
Pink Grapefruit-White Cranberry Sparkling Punch
1 hr 15 mins
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Eggnog Semifreddo Genoise Cake With Meringue Frosting
2 hrs 30 mins
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Caramel-Nougat Swirls
12 hrs
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Champagne Fizz
4 hrs 5 mins
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Bacon-Wrapped Ginger Shrimp