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Here’s how Chattanooga restaurants and bars will be ringing in the new year, plus a couple of family-friendly parties

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Two glasses of champagne toasting in the nigh with lights bokeh, glitter and sparks on the background new years new year tile new year's eve / Getty Images Two glasses of champagne toasting in the nigh with lights bokeh, glitter and sparks on the background new years new year tile new year's eve / Getty Images

Want to ring in the new year with other revelers? Here’s how some of Chattanooga’s restaurants and bars will be celebrating Friday night.

– Bar Watson: 6925 Shallowford Road. Features DJ O and DJ Face, champagne toast, 7 p.m.-3 a.m., $15. 423-499-5055.

– The Blue Light: 43 Station St. Features DJ Ace Boogie, party favors, champagne, VIP sections available, 8 p.m.-3 a.m., $20. 423-468-1600.

– Bud’s Sports Bar: 5751 Brainerd Road. Features the band Voodoo Slim, 8 p.m., $50 per couple. 423-499-9878.

– Chattanooga Convention Center: 1 Carter St. Features the Beaters, party favors, midnight ball drop, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., $45. 423-756-0001.