Is it just me or did 2016 fly by?! It is crazy to think that in less than a month, it will be an entirely new year. If you want to ring in the New Year right, but don’t have plans yet, check out what the staff at Global Ed likes to do on New Year’s Eve!

• Host a party- if you have not heard of anything fun going on, then have the New Year’s party at your place. Check with any roommates first, and if they are okay with it, invite some friends to watch the ball drop at midnight. To make it easier on yourself, have each friend bring some food for the party, so that you do not need to be in charge of providing everything yourself. This is a great way to be with the people you care about as you ring in 2017.

• Go out to a public party – if hosting is your idea of a fun night, don’t worry, there are plenty of places to go on New Year’s Eve. Many restaurants in downtown Lancaster are hosting New Year’s Eve parties open to the public. Check them out here!

• See the Lancaster Fireworks – every year, Lancaster city hosts a NYE party at Blinns Park. Here, they have a free concert, lowering of the Red Rose (much like the ball in Times Square) and fireworks at midnight. Admission is free and more information can be found here.

• Go to Times Square- arguably the most famous spot for NYE, Times Square in New York City hosts an amazing NYE party. Hundreds of thousands of people line the streets of Times Square to watch the ball drop at midnight. While waiting, there is food and live concerts by some of the biggest names in music! However, NYC during NYE is EXTREMELY crowded, so it is not recommended if you do not like crowds. If you’re up for the adventure, it is definitely a once in a lifetime experience.

No matter where you celebrate NYE, the important thing is to bring in 2017 right with friends by your side, looking forward to what these next 365 days have in store for us. Happy New Year!