It's Your New Year: 2012 NYE Parties for fancy people, poor people, Juggalo people, people who want to dress up, people who want to dress down + other kinds of people, too!

Published Dec 22 2011, 03:30 PM by Alexandra Cavallo

These people are having themselves a time!

If you haven't made your New Year's plans yet...what are you waiting for? This shit books up fast so -- if you don't want to end up waiting pitifully on the wrong side of a velvet rope outside of some packed out bar downtown, freezing your tail off with the rest of the under-dressed, overly-made up club girls who forgot to make their plans in time -- you'd better make a decision now. Sure, you could just stay in, but then think of the drunk make-out sesh with that mysterious stranger you'll never see again that you'd miss out on! Also, what are you, my grandparents? Go out and ring in 2012 the old-fashioned way: with a lot of alcohol and some bad decisions. Should old acquaintance be forgot and all that.

JUGGALOS!

"ICP New Year's Eve Ninja Party 2012" | What could bode better for the year ahead than wraslin' with some sweaty Juggalos? We know. Insane Clown Posse hosts this party that has Juggalo Championship wrestling, plus performances by Blaze Ya Dead Homie, the Dayton Family, DJ Clay, Mike E. Clark, Ill E. Gal, and more | 8 pm @ the Palladium | $29.50 | thepalladium.net

NYE GALAS AND BALLS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ALL FANCY OR WHATEVER

"Boston's Resolution Ball" | The "#1 Young Professionals" NYE party with fancy cocktails, food (all inclusive dinner or hors d'oeuvres reception), dancing, and more; black tie optional. | 7:30 pm @ Seaport Boston Hotel | $89-$299 | bostoneventguide.com

"New Year's Eve Under The Stars" | "The closest you'll ever come to being in a snow globe" in a glass-enclosed space on top of Legal Harborside overlooking the harbor with party favors, dancing, raw bar and other hors d'oeuvres, dessert bar, and midnight champagne toast and fireworks | 9 pm @ Legal Harborside | $100; $80 advance | legalseafoods.com

"Timeless: A Bond Evening" | James Bond-themed party with red carpet, 2 DJs, signature cocktails, professional photographers, a fashion show, and more| 9:30 pm @ Courtyard Boston Hotel | $70-$900 | synergynye.com

"On Top Of The Liberty NYE Celebration" | With gourmet food, aerial performers, and music by DJs Kevin James, Frank White, and Michael Savant | 8 pm [doors close at 11 pm] @ Liberty Hotel | $75 | showclix.com/event/OnTopoftheLiberty

PARTY LIKE YOU'RE SOMEONE ELSE

"NYE 2012 Masquerade Ball" | Dress up however you want, just make sure you're in masquerade fashion. With party favors and music by DJ Vinny | 9 pm @ Phoenix Landing | $30; $20 advance | phoenixlandingbar.com

"New Year's Eve Space Hollywood Costume Ball" | Take the "Space Hollywood" theme to mean whatever you want. $3K cash prize for best costume. | 9 pm @ Royale | $60-$75 | royaleboston.com

"Saturday Night Fever New Year's Eve" | Disco-themed costume party with complimentary cocktails, food, prizes, and music. Best costume wins $100 gift card and a trip to Las Vegas! | 7 pm @ Jerry Remy's | $25 | 617.236.7369

PARTY ON A BOAT

PARTIES FOR POOR PEOPLE (NO COVER!)

"Average Joe NYE Bash" | Who needs some big fancy party when you have a bash for average schmos with "casual attire, lots of food, High Life bottle service, and a jukebox?" They still have a champagne toast at midnight, though | 8:30 pm @ Mass Ave Tavern | Free! | massavetavern.com

"Bukowski's Fuck New Year's Party" | "Good old-fashioned sad, lonely drinking. No stupid hats. PBR toast...somewhere around midnight." Hell yeah! | come in whenever you want @ Bukowski's Cambridge | Free ! ["They'll give you a doller just for showing up"] | bukowskistavern.net/cambridge/events

"NYE At Ralph's Diner: Party Like It's 1999" | Karaoke, games, dancing, contests, pizza, and more | 9 pm @ Ralph's Diner | Free! | ralphsrockdiner.com

HALF-NAKED NEW YEAR'S

"The Beehive's Discothèque Burlesque New Year's Eve 2012" | With music, burlesque by Calamity Chang, Stormy Leather, and others, more than 69 champagnes, and optional buffet | 9 pm @ Beehive | $75; $105 with buffet | beehiveboston.com

"NYE Mystery Burlesque Ball" | With burlesque dancers, music by DJ Saucy Lady, and more | 9 pm @ Future Bar Music Lounge | call for ticket info | 617.256.4093

DISCO EXTRAVAGANZA

"The Donkey Show New Year's Eve Celebration" | Disco! Glitter! Roller skates! With midnight champagne toast | 9 pm; show @ 10 pm @ Oberon | $55-$95 | cluboberon.com

OTHER PLACES FOR NYE REVELING

"Social Boston Sports' New Year's Eve Boston 2012" | Complimentary food, ice luge, two DJs, free access to all games, and more | 9 pm @ Kings | $65-$95 | newyearseveboston2012-zvents.eventbrite.com

"Candy Factory" | Guess this party should be pretty sweet. With music by DJ Breeazy and DJ Tao | 9 pm @ The Greatest Bar | $50 | 617.367.0544 or thegreatestbar.com

"NYE at Game On!" | With complimentary appetizer buffet, music by DJ Jello, games, and chance to win over 200 prizes at the midnight balloon drop | 9 pm @ Game On! | $25 | gameonboston.com

"Lansdowne Pub New Year's Eve" | With live music by Bearfight, DJ Cutz, balloon drop, and champagne toast | 8 pm @ Lansdowne Pub | $25 | lansdownepubboston.com

And for more New Year's parties, plus all the First Night events you need to know about, visit thephoenix.com/newyears!