Alas, it's almost time to bid farewell to 2017 and say hello to the 1-8.

Watching the Times Square ball drop from a TV screen not going to cut it this year?

Then here's a list of New Year's Eve parties and other cool happenings taking place in Greater Lansing.

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If you want to party it up in Lansing...

Kick off your morning at Reo Town Pub with mimosas and beermosas. And if you get hungry before the clock strikes twelve, hit up Saddleback BBQ or Good Truckin' Diner, but save room for the complimentary breakfast buffet after the midnight champagne toast.

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Masquerade masks will be provided so that you won't be embarrassed to face your friends on Monday if you end up having a little too much fun.

Of course, there are plenty of other celebrations happening around town. Mac's Bar will host its third annual pre-New Year's Eve party, where there will be best-dressed contests, raffles and bottle giveaways.

The Devil's Cut will rock Lansing Brewing Company's NYE bash. Irish-folk band Limerick will entertain the folks at Claddagh's.

How to go

11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31 through 2 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1. Reo Town Pub, 1145 S. Washington Ave. in Lansing. Free, but donations are accepted.

6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31 through 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1. The Claddagh, 2900 Towne Centre Blvd. in Lansing. No cover charge.

8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30 through 2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing.$5 at the door.

8 p.m. Sunday Dec. 31 through 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1. Lansing Brewing Company, 518 E. Shiawassee St. in Lansing. No cover charge.

If you're heading to the westside...

At Tequila Cowboy Bar & Grill, a twenty-dollar bill gets you a buffet, including beef au jus, honey glazed ham, mac and cheese, green beans, salad and appetizers.

After midnight, David Shelby, who bills himself as a country singer with a Motown twist, will keep the party going and perform some of your favorite country tunes.

And, if riding a mechanical bull is still on your 2017 bucket list, Tequila Cowboy has you covered.

How to go

6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31 through 2 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1. Tequila Cowboy Bar & Grill, 5660 W. Saginaw Highway in Lansing. $20 before 9 p.m., $10 after 9 p.m. at the door.

If you're heading to the eastside...

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Old Nation Brewery, where they don't believe in cutting corners or following trends.

Experience unique beer flavors, including creamsicle and M-43 tart strawberry. Try your hand at cornhole and rock out as Lansing's female-fronted cover band Atomic Annie brings the tunes.

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Oh, and did we mention there'll be a pizza buffet later on in the night?

How to go

7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31 through 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1. Old Nation Brewery, 1500 E. Grand River Ave. in Williamston. $50 per person, $100 per couple.

If you want to cheer on the Spartans...

Sneak in one last game before the New Year and cheer on the Spartan women's basketball team as they take on the Rutgers.

How to go

4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Breslin Center, 534 Birch Rd. in East Lansing. Free for MSU Federal Credit Union members. Get two free tickets by showing your membership card at the ticket office, or using the promo code "MSUFCU_MSU" online at https://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/EVExecMacro?linkID=michst&evm=prmo&RSRC=&RDAT=&caller=PR.

If you want to stay all night...

When's the last time you and your S.O. went on a proper date? You know, a date that didn't involve ordering off the kids' menu?

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On New Year's Day, enjoy dinner for two at the Radisson Hotel in the Capitol Ballroom, where there will be hors d'oeuvres, a full bar and dessert station, live entertainment, a champagne toast at midnight and breakfast the next morning.

How to go

5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1 through to 3 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2. The Radisson, 111 N. Grand Ave. in downtown Lansing. $325 per couple. Call (517) 482-0188 to reserve a room.

Contact Reporter Princess Gabbara at pgabbara@lsj.com or (517) 377-1006. Follow her on Twitter at @PrincessGabbara.