From North America to Europe, forget old acquaintances and make new ones in one of these amazing cities this New Year’s.
10. Puerto Vallarta
Sunshine, speedos and bronzed Gods … is there anything more to say? From Club Manana, PV’s most popular gay venue to La Noche Martini Lounge, there’s a party for every taste and comfort level. So why wait? Head south and get ready to celebrate.
9. Dallas
Oh yes, everything is bigger in Texas, including the NYE’s celebration. From Round-Up Saloon to Station 4, Oaklawn is the place to be and there’s no shortage of great gay parties and celebrations to enjoy. So saddle up and enjoy some true good ol’ boy hospitality.
8. Miami
Palm trees, sand and miles of hotties, yes, Miami belongs on the list of the top NYE gay destinations! From Twist and Score in South Beach to Club Boi in South Miami, where will you be when the countdown begins?
7. Amsterdam
Anything goes in the Netherlands’ capital city and if you’re going to Amsterdam on NYE, you won’t be disappointed. De Engel van Amsterdam's New Year’s Eve Party will be one of the hottest tickets in town at COC. Be sure to check out the other soirees taking place on Warmoesstraat or Zeedijk.
6. Los Angeles
If it’s NYE it’s time for Masterbeat! The biggest gay party in Los Angeles will take place at Myan Theater from 10pm to 7am. There’s always a plethora of parties and debauchery in WeHo from the Abbey to Here Lounge and all the venues up and down Santa Monica Boulevard.
5. Chicago
Warm up in the Windy City at Sidetrack this New Year’s Eve. Dance, drink and be Mary at the hottest lgbt venue in Boystown and stick around for the chance to win a door prize or trip to Palm Springs or Mexico.
4. Toronto
For locals and visitors looking for a great time in Queer Ontario, Woody’s is always a sure bet. New Year’s Eve won’t be any exception. If you don’t make it, you’ll definitely be missing out so make sure you buy your tickets online because it’ll save you some Loonies and tickets sell out fast.
3. Prague
This Eastern European city has a huge LGBT community and everywhere you look, gay and lesbian venues continue to pop-up. There are dozens of options for the reveler looking to celebrate 2012 in the Mother of Cities, including Club Valentino, Club Termix and Saints Bar.
2. London
Heaven is a place on Earth in gay London and the ideal place to ring in 2012. England’s hottest LGBT venue puts on the biggest and best party every year. Heaven will be open for 36 hours, so you can dance and cruise ‘til you drop.
Take a big bite out of the Big Apple! The big question isn’t will there be anywhere to go this New Year’s in gay NYC, but rather, where will you go? MATINEE NYC Festival: New Year’s Night 2012 is the place to be for locals and out of towners. RSVP early to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the action!
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