You’ve sent out your New Years cards and feel the holiday spirit. Now you can’t think of anything better than getting together with friends and family to celebrate the beginning of another year. If you’re planning on hosting a New Year’s Eve party this year, there are a number of questions you may be thinking about. What kind of decorations will you have? What types of food and drinks are you going to serve? Are you going to have a theme? If you’re stumped on any of these decisions, we’re here to help!
We’ve collected some of the best New Year’s Eve party ideas, games, food options, and themes. There are glittery New Year’s Eve-themed decorations, inventive champagne cocktails, tasty bite-sized appetizers, desserts that celebrate the New Year and more. With ideas in hand, don’t forget to let everyone know about your bash with a festive party invite featuring an inspirational new years message.
Instructions: Click through the buttons below to sort the ideas by style and category. Click each photo for a larger view.
Sequin Letter Garland
Photo credit: A Beautiful Mess
Sparkly Ice Bucket
Photo credit: A Bubbly Life
Sparkling Soda Bottles
Photo credit: A to Zebra Celebrations
Bourbon Rosemary Fizz
Photo credit: Artful Desperado
Glow-in-the-Dark Celebration
Photo credit: B Lovely Events
Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Appetizers
Photo credit: Baker By Nature
Puff Pastry Year Treats
Photo credit: Candy Store
Ice Cream Cone Party Horns
Photo credit: Candy Store
Popcorn and Champagne Dessert Bar
Photo credit: Celebrations at Home
Sweet Popcorn Desserts
Photo credit: Celebrations at Home
Golden Balloons
Photo credit: Celebrations at Home
Tangerine Sorbet Champagne Floats
Photo credit: Completely Delicious
Sequin Star Stir Sticks
Photo credit: Confetti Pop
New Year’s Eve Cookies
Photo credit: Craft That Party
Tomato Soup Shooters and Mini Grilled Cheeses
Photo credit: Culinary Ginger
Baked Cream Cheese Wontons
Photo credit: Damn Delicious
Avocado Egg Rolls
Photo credit: Damn Delicious
New Year’s Eve Tablescape
Photo credit: Design By Numbers
Paper Bag Party Favors
Photo credit: Dukes & Duchesses
Easy Fruit Rockets
Photo credit: Eats Amazing
Dipped Fortune Cookies
Photo credit: Happiness is Homemade
Time-Themed New Year’s Eve Table
Photo credit: Home is Where the Boat Is
Antipasto Skewers
Photo credit: Home Made Interest
Confetti Party Poppers
Photo credit: Honestly WTF
Vanilla Cranberry Mimosas
Photo credit: Honey & Birch
Metallic and Sparkly Decorations
Photo credit: Hostess with the Mostess
Silver and Gold Champagne and Dessert Bar
Photo credit: Hostess with the Mostess
New Year’s Bells
Photo credit: I Heart Naptime
Cookie Dough Pretzel Bites
Photo credit: Is This Really My Life
Guacamole Deviled Eggs
Photo credit: Jo Cooks
Stuffed Cucumber Bites
Photo credit: Joe’s Healthy Meals
Pink Champagne Cake Pops
Photo credit: Keep it Sweet Desserts
Hot Ham and Cheese Pastry Roll
Photo credit: Kevin & Amanda
Tuxedo Cheese and Crackers
Photo credit: Kitchen Mason
Raspberry Basil Champagne Cocktail
Photo credit: Lark & Linen
French Kiss Cocktail
Photo credit: Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
Champagne Bar and Disco Ball Decorations
Photo credit: Lia Griffith
New Year’s Resolution Cards
Photo credit: Lia Griffith
New Year’s Eve Party Props
Photo credit: Lia Griffith
Champagne Cupcakes
Photo credit: Life, Love and Sugar
Jalapeño Pimiento Cheese Balls
Photo credit: OMG Chocolate Desserts
Honeycomb Ball Chandelier
Photo credit: One Charming Party
Pineapple Coconut Champagne Cocktail
Photo credit: Pineapple and Coconut
Oreo Cookie Clocks
Photo credit: Pint Sized Baker
Black and White New Year’s Cookies
Photo credit: Pizzazzerie
Champagne Truffles in Oyster Shells
Photo credit: Pizzazzerie
Champagne and Cupcakes
Photo credit: Polka Dot Bride
Champagne Table with Fringe
Photo credit: Polka Dot Bride
New Year’s Eve Confetti Cookies
Photo credit: Repeat Crafter Me
Glam Champagne Glasses
Photo credit: Something Turqoise
Countdown Cupcakes
Photo credit: Somewhat Simple
Glittery Holiday Party Hats
Photo credit: Studio DIY!
Champagne Shirley Temple
Photo credit: Sugar & Soul
Strawberry and Champagne Cake Balls
Photo credit: Sugar & Soul
Disco Truffles
Photo credit: Sugar Hero!
Bourbon Glazed Kielbasa
Photo credit: Tammilee Tips
Champagne Floats
Photo credit: The Bewitchin Kitchen
Loaded Hasselback Potato Bites
Photo credit: The Comfort of Cooking
Raspberry Pink Champagne Floats
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie
Sparkling Cider Tuxedo Displays
Photo credit: The Cutest Blog
Caramelized Mushroom Polenta Bites
Photo credit: The Fit Foodie Mama
Glittery Bowtie Pasta Garland
Photo credit: The Gold Jelly Bean
Easy Cheese Ball
Photo credit: Yummy Healthy Easy