Where to celebrate on New Year's Eve in Anchorage and Girdwood

It can be hard to figure out where you want to be when you ring in the new year. If parties, people and fireworks are your thing, here are some options in Anchorage and Girdwood.

Fire & Ice Festival New Year's Eve Celebration — An Anchorage tradition for families, there will be live music, performances from The Stars We Are Competition, street performers, fire dancers, food trucks and fireworks in Town Square Park. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Town Square Park, 551 W. Sixth Ave. Free. (907-279-5650, info@anchoragedowntown.org)

Razzle Dazzle New Year's Ball — The Anchorage Museum is creating a unique backdrop inspired by razzle dazzle patterns used as camouflage during World War I. Wear black and white and dance to music by Slow Magic and local DJs. 9 p.m. Saturday, Anchorage Museum, 625 C St. $55-$150. (907-929-9200, museum@anchoragemuseum.org)

Rooftop party at 49th State Brewing Co. —  49th State is opening up their epic deck and offering fire pits, heaters, blankets, mulled wine, spiced cider, eggnog, s'mores and — of course — beers. Party starts at 7 p.m. Saturday. There's no cover, but you can call ahead to make a reservation. 21 and over. (907-277-7727, 49statebrewing.com)

Girdwood torchlight parade — Watch skiers and snowboarders at Alyeska carry torches in a procession down the mountain, followed by a fireworks show. Free. The best viewing is at the Daylodge base area. 8:30-10 p.m. Saturday. (alyeskaresort.com)

Anders Osborne at the Sitzmark — New Orleans-based blues and rock musician Anders Osborne will play Friday and Saturday at the Sitzmark. (On Saturday — sold out — he takes the stage after the fireworks.) 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sitzmark Bar and Grill, 100 Olympic Circle, Girdwood. $30. 21 and over. (907-754-2275, info@alyeskaresort.com)

New Year's Eve with Big Fat Buddha — There will be family fun from 5-8 p.m. with face painting, hot cocoa and games. Starting at 9 p.m. Saturday, funk rock band Big Fat Buddha plays until 1 a.m. with no cover charge. (21 and over after 9 p.m.) Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage, 415 E St. Free. (907-274-7625, hardrock.com/cafes/anchorage)

New Year's Eve at the Hotel Captain Cook — DJ Lefty will be playing tunes and there will be a buffet provided by the chefs at the Captain Cook starting. Starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, Grand Ballroom, 939 W. Fifth Ave. $75. 21 and over. (907-562-4434, brownpapertickets.com/event/2717944)

Northern Lights New Year's Festival — Featuring live music from Riot Ten, I Love Memphis, Travis Porter, Gorilla Zoe, Styles and Complete, AFK, Carter Cruise, Leah Culver, Duelle, Dollah Dae and Beatwalker. This is an all-ages event with a beer garden available for adults. 7 p.m. Friday, Dena'ina Center, 600 W. Seventh Ave. $70-$275. (907-263-2850, ticketmaster.com)

New Year's Eve Hollywood Stars Party — Presented by Five Star Entertainment, this New Year's bash comes with a $99 hotel room discount at the Sheraton Hotel so you don't have to worry about how you're getting home. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sheraton Anchorage Hotel, 401 E. Sixth Ave. $50 in advance, $60 at the door. (907-276-8700, fivestaralaska.com)

New Year's Eve Concert with Blackwater Railroad Company — Blackwater Railroad Company will headline a lineup that also includes The Hannah Yoter Band, The Unfaithful Lovers, Tayy Tarantino and B1. Tickets $20 in advance and $25 day-of. VIP tickets are $75 and get you roof access to view the fireworks at 8 p.m., exclusive access to Blues Central speakeasy for the night, hors d'oeuvres, party favors, swag from Midnight Sun Brewing Co., a special toast from the brewery's cellar and free coat check. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Williwaw. 21 and over. (609 F St., 907-868-2000, williwawsocial.com)

Red Carpet New Year's Eve Party — Koot's is rolling out the red carpet for a party that will feature local band Supermods, DJs and a new VivaVoom Burlesque show: "One Night Stand: Let the Ball Drop." 10 p.m. Saturday, Koot's, 2435 Spenard Road. $10. (907-272-1010, koots.com)

New Year's Eve Party with The Builders and the Butchers — Perennial favorites The Builders and the Butchers will be performing in a hard-driving New Year's Eve show. 10 p.m. Saturday, Tap Root, 3300 Spenard Road. $20. (907-345-0282, taprootalaska.com)

I Like Robots — Fun, retro cover band I Like Robots will play '80s covers to ring in 2017. 9 p.m. Saturday, Humpy's Great Alaskan Ale House, 610 W. Sixth Ave. 21 and over. (907-276-2337, humpysalaska.com)

Ultimate New Year's Eve Party With Danger Money Live — Local rock band Danger Money will be performing a high-energy show to bring in the new year. 9 p.m. Saturday, McGinley's Pub, 645 G St. Free. (907-891-4099, dangermoneyband.com)

New Year's Eve Dinner and Dance — Live music by Don Walker and $20 per person includes food, cocktails and dancing the night away. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Carpenter's Hall, 407 Denali St. (907-279-0097, 35plussinglesclub@gmail.com)