A legitimate excuse for frivolous hedonism comes but once a year, so we say make the most of it. Don a silly hat (everyone else will look stupid, too), pop a magnum of champagne and blow your horn: 2007 is finally done.

Whether you want to dine, dance, drink or disco the night away, we've rounded up a plethora of parties so you won't be left on the couch watching "Friends" reruns, wondering where yours are.

FIRST NIGHT: All-ages shindig in downtown Tacoma, Q Dot adds flavor to First Night.

CHEERS: Give good toast.

PARTY RIGHT: How to do New Year's Eve right.

ADVICE: Hangover remedy.

PARTIES: A couple of cool bashes, Terminator-like show, all-ages gig.

STAY HOME: Home is where the bar is.

PARTY CENTRAL: In the clubs New Year's Eve.