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Photography courtesy of Josh, Wikimedia Commons
Roaring '20s at the Chase
Ages: 21+
Cost: Tickets and packages start at $108.
Champagne toast: Yes
Summary: Being billed as a "Gatsby-like party," the Roaring '20s New Year's Eve celebration at The Chase Park Plaza is filled with activities. A premium open bar and appetizers will be flowing, along with a champagne lounge and "Prohibition Whiskey Bar," featuring 1920s cocktails. Music will be provided by Miss Jubilee and DJ Rostam.
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Joe Dirt and The Dirty Boys Band at Blueberry Hill's Duck Room
Ages: 21+
Cost: $40
Hours: Doors 8 pm, Show 9 pm.
Champagne toast: Yes
Summary: Blueberry Hill's Duck Room will host local group Joe Dirt and The Dirty Boys Band. Price of admission includes draft beer, rail drinks, and party favors.
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First Night at Grand Center
Ages: All ages
Cost: Advance buttons start at $5 (kids 6-12, kids under five free) and $10 for adults. Day of buttons start at $6 (kids 6-12, kids under five free) and $12 for adults.
Hours: 6 p.m.-midnight
Champagne toast: No
Summary: First Night began in Boston in 1976 and started hosting their annual New Year's Eve event in St. Louis in 1991. This family first event will be host to numerous arts including a puppeteer, a hypnotist and a poetry slam.
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Four Seasons Hotel
Ages: Varies.
Cost: Tickets for the Mississippi Room VIP party start at $150 per person. The 8th floor DJ dance party will have a $10 cover charge or two-drink ticket purchase to waive cover charge.
Hours: Mississippi Room VIP Party: 9 pm-3 am. 8th floor main lobby: 10 pm-3 am.
Champagne toast: No
Summary: The Four Seasons will be having a four-course tasting menu at Cielo Restaurant, and will be one of the last times to savor Chef Fabrizio Schenardi's food before he departs. There are two parties to enjoy at the hotel too. Live entertainment, an open bar and a spread of food are available in the Mississippi Room VIP Party, while the 8th floor hotel lobby will host a live DJ, bar and limited food menu from Cielo.
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Hyatt Ultimate NYE Party
Ages: 21+
Cost: Tickets and packages start at $119 per person.
Hours: 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Champagne toast: Yes
Summary: Spanning two ballrooms at the Hyatt downtown, the Ultimate New Year's Party will feature Dr. Zhivegas, Smash Band, and The Dave Glover Band. Presented by 105.7 The Point, 97.1 FM Talk, KSHE 95, and KHITS 96, the party also includes a food bar, party favors, and a midnight balloon drop.
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Spinderella at Lola
Ages: 21+
Cost: $25-$900
Hours: 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
Champagne toast: Yes
Summary: Formerly the DJ for female rap duo Salt n' Pepa, Spinderella will be rocking the decks at Lola to ring in the New Year.
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London Calling NYE at Handlebar
Ages: 21+
Cost: $10-$15
Hours: 8 p.m.-3 a.m.
Champagne toast: Yes
Summary: One of St. Louis' longest-running dance nights is ready to shake a tail feather into 2014 with DJ's Clockwork, Nick O, Drace, and TrashTalk. Attendees will receive one free shot to get the party started.
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Suits and Dresses at Lumen
Ages: 21+
Cost: Tickets and VIP packages start at $75.
Hours: 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Champagne toast: Yes
Summary: DJ Greasy and live video mixing will entertain the dapper crowd. The event also has an appetizer bar and premium open bar.
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Mandarin Lounge
Ages: 21+
Cost: Tickets and packages start at $80.
Hours: 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Champagne toast: Yes
Summary: The Central West End hot spot will be throwing a party with DJ Deks on the 1s and 2s. Enjoy the premium open bar, or get a VIP table with friends.
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Photography by Gaetan Lee, Wikimedia Commons
Ritz-Carlton
Ages: Varies.
Cost: Reservations required; $120 food-and-beverage minimum per person.
Hours: The Grill: 5 p.m.-9 p.m.; The Lobby Lounge: 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Champagne toast: Yes
Summary: The Lobby Lounge at the Ritz will be hosting a live band. There is no charge, but reservations must be made in advance. Another Ritz restaurant, The Grill, will be featuring a six-course tasting menu, which starts at $150.
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Photography courtesy of St. Louis Symphony, Michael Tammaro
St. Louis Symphony NYE Concert
Ages: All ages.
Cost: Tickets and packages start at $35.
Hours: Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Champagne toast: No
Summary: Conductor David Robertson leads the symphony to ring in 2014, during the eighth annual New Year's Eve show for the St. Louis Symphony.
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Three Sixty
Ages: 21+
Cost: General admission: $25, $30 after 10 pm; VIP packages sold out.
Hours: 8 pm-2 am
Champagne toast: Yes
Summary: In case you miss a countdown, Three Sixty will have three: 11 p.m. for New York City, midnight for St. Louis, and 1 a.m. for Denver. DJ Andrew Mullins will be providing the music, and there will be a food and dessert bar.
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Moonrise Hotel's Moon Room
Ages: 21+
Cost: None
Hours: 9 pm-2 am
Champagne toast: Yes
Summary: This free event will take place on top of the Moonrise Hotel in the Moon Room, the new extension of Eclipse Restaurant. Local DJs The Loud Outfit will be providing the tunes all night.
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Photography courtesy of Matt Becker, Wikimedia Commons
Bret Michaels at Hollywood Casino
Ages: 21+
Price: Tickets and VIP packages start at $100.
Hours: Doors at 8 p.m., show at 11 p.m.
Champagne toast: No
Summary: Poison front man and reality-show star Bret Michaels puts on a show at Hollywood Casino for New Year's Eve.
By Evan C. Jones
Still deciding how to celebrate New Year's Eve? Here are 14 great ways to ring in 2014 in St. Louis.