New Year’s Eve Events

THEME PARKS

Disneyland, Anaheim. The theme park will offer a number of bands, midnight fireworks, all its regular attractions and extended hours for its New Year’s fete. The ticket price will remain $39 for adults and $29 for children, although ticket sales may shut down as the park reaches capacity. Open 8 a.m.-3 a.m. (714) 781-4565.

Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park. An alcohol-free Praise 2000 celebration, with free party favors and T-shirts, live contemporary Christian music, regular attractions and fireworks at midnight. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Tickets are $35 in advance; $40 on New Year’s Eve; $32 per person for groups of 15 or more. (800) 422-4444.

FESTIVALS

First Night Fullerton. A celebration featuring live entertainment, children’s activities and fireworks will begin at 7 p.m.. It will include more than 100 events held around the streets, sidewalks and buildings of downtown Fullerton. $8-$12.

San Clemente Pier. A free Family Y2K Millennium Celebration at the pier, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., sponsored by the city of San Clemente and Rick’s Tropicana Bar and Grill. Festivities include game booths, rock climbing and face painting. Fireworks begin at 6 p.m.

Cypress Pops Orchestra. An evening of food, dancing and live music at the Millennium 2000 celebration at the Cypress Center, 9031 Grindlay Ave. The Mockingbirds will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and a buffet dinner will be served from 7 to 9 p.m. Ticket prices are $80 per person and $150 per couple. (714) 826-8872.

Villa Park Celebration. The party to celebrate the century’s endincludes a time capsule and events for children. The main New Year’s Eve party is for adults, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., next to City Hall. $80 per person. (714) 538-0367.

FIREWORKS

Heisler Park, Laguna Beach. A fireworks show will be held at the Monument Point area of Heisler Park. The Laguna Beach Visitors Bureau and the city are sponsoring the event. The fireworks show begins at midnight. The public is welcome to come to the park any time during the day. (949) 497-0700.

Newport Dunes Resort, Newport Beach. Fireworks are set for midnight at the 100-acre resort on the Back Bay. The show is free, but there is a fee to park. The fireworks will include a “wall of gold” and sweeping comets. Separately, the resort is hosting a Millennium Bash for its RV park guests. (949) 729-3863.

MALL PARTIES

The Block at Orange. A free, family-oriented party at the mall goes from 5 p.m. to midnight, and will include rap, salsa and swing bands, jugglers, mimes, stilt walkers and more. (714) 769-4001.

Irvine Spectrum Center. A free bash including music and entertainment. For a fee, celebrants can see a special Imax movie or partake of offerings at the restaurants and the Improv Comedy Club. (949) 789-9180.

KIDS’ NIGHT OUT

U.S Gymnastics Training Center, Aliso Viejo. A Millennium 2000 overnight party for 250 children in grades 1 through 8. The party starts at 7 p.m. at the center and continues until 7 a.m. The overnighter will let parents enjoy New Year’s Eve while providing a safe place for their children. Burgers and fries at 10:30 p.m. and pizza and soda at 2:30 a.m. Activities include movies, dancing, karaoke, basketball and supervised gymnastics. $110 per child; $10 less for each additional child. (949) 455-1020.

COMEDY CLUBS

Brea Improv. Pablo Francisco performs at a millennium party with two seatings: 7 p.m., $75 for dinner or $45 for show only; both include champagne toast. 10 p.m., $100 for fruit and cheese plate and free-flowing champagne. (714) 529-7878.

Irvine Improv. Craig “The Lovemaster” Shoemaker performs at a millennium party with two seatings: 7 p.m., $100for dinner, or $50 for show only. Both include champagne toast. 10 p.m., $125, for unlimited champagne and fruit and cheese plate.

CHARITY FUND-RAISERS

Moroccan Millennium, Newport Beach. Presented by PALS support group of the Orangewood Children’s Foundation. Features dinner, dancing to live music, cocktails, breakfast, shuttle service. $250 per person. (714) 741-9368.

Once in a Millennium. Party benefits Laguna Art Museum. 8 p.m. at Wells Fargo Bank in Laguna Beach. Includes dinner with champagne, beer and wine, dancing to the Richard Henn Band and fireworks. $150-$225 per person. (949) 494-8971.

HOTELS/BALLROOMS

Anaheim Hilton and Towers. Six levels of millennium celebrations, some including overnight stays, others with New Year’s Eve dancing and dining. Dinner packages, $99 to $199 per person, (714) 750-4599. Hotel packages, $999 to $1,799. (800) 222-9923.

Four Seasons, Newport Beach. $190 per couple for twilight seating; $500 per couple for evening seating continuing to midnight. (949) 759-0808.

Inn at Laguna Beach. Three-night, double occupancy millennium package. Extras include room-service breakfast, engraved champagne glasses and a fourth night free. $1,200-$1,900. (800) 544-4479.

Marriott Laguna Cliffs Resort, Dana Point. New Year’s Eve Extravaganza includes reception, four-course dinner, dancing, open bar and champagne toast. $400 per couple. (949) 661-5000.

Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Tennis Club. View Lounge Party package includes two-night stay, reception, five-course dinner, drinks. $850 per couple. (949) 640-4000.

Ritz-Carlton, Dana Point. Minimum two-day millennium overnight package includes formal masquerade ball, gourmet dinner. At $2,000 a night, double occupancy, ocean view. (949) 240-2000.

Waterfront Hilton Beach Resort, Huntington Beach. Millennium party includes food, drink, music and dancing in five separate rooms. $300 per person, $500 for couples, $700-$850 for party and room packages.

Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa. Pinot Provence restaurant has 5:30 dinner seating, $75; 9 p.m seating, $175. (714) 444-5900.

RESTAURANTS/CLUBS

Alcatraz Brewing Co., at the Block at Orange. Party with dinner, dancing to live jazz and champagne toast. 9 p.m. $59. (714) 939-8686.

Aysia 101, Newport Beach. Millennium on the Orient Express, DJs and dancing, food buffets. $100 per person. (714) 426-8140.

Bistro 201, Newport Beach. Casino Night in Monte Carlo, dance band, buffets, game tables. $100 per person. (714) 426-8140.

The Clubhouse, Costa Mesa. Millennium celebration includes four-course dinner, dancing to live music. Seatings at 5 ($99 per person) and 8:30 p.m. ($175 per person). (714) 708-2582.

Coach House, San Juan Capistrano. Eric Burdon and the New Animals; the Blues Denile Band. 9 p.m., $35 in advance; $50 at door. (949) 496-8930.

The Center Club, Costa Mesa. A Century to Remember includes dancing to two live bands, five-course dinner and more. 8 p.m. $325 per person. (714) 662-3414.

Crazy Horse Steak House, Irvine. Diamond Rio plays at 6:45 p.m. ($145-$165) and 9:45 p.m. ($205-$275). Prices include dinner. (714) 549-1512.

Dave & Busters, in Irvine and Orange. Get Crazy Millennium Party, food, games, entertainment, dancing. $150 per person, $200 at the door. Irvine, (949) 727-0555; Orange, (714) 769-1515.

Diva, Costa Mesa. Club Fame disco bash and dinner in conjunction with “Fame--The Musical” at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. $100 per person. (714) 426-8140.

Galaxy Concert Theatre, Santa Ana. The Fenians/Soma. An Irish millennium. 9 p.m., $35. (714) 957-0600.

Gustaf Anders, Santa Ana. The Les Czimber Trio plays for dancing and listening, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Las Brisas, Laguna Beach. Four-course dinner in early evening, $59 per person; later seating for five-course dinner, $125 per person. DJ and dancing begin at 9 p.m. (949) 497-5434.

Maggiano’s, Costa Mesa. Monster Millennium Countdown with dancing to the Doc Anello Orchestra at 9:30 p.m. $50, includes champagne toast and party favors. Order dinner off the menu. Early seatings for dinner only at 5 and 7 p.m. (714) 546-9550.

Sun Theater, Anaheim. Erotica 2000 Ball, millennium party from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m; six DJs in an ice castle setting. 21 and older. Ticket packages from $125 to $1,000. (714) 712-2700.

Twin Palms, Newport Beach. Four-course dinner and drinks, seatings at 7:30 and 9 p.m.; music by Chris Rhodes and Person to Person. $250 per person. (949) 721-8288.

Yankee Tavern, Newport Beach. Music and comedy by Skiles & Henderson and the Mark Davidson Trio with dinner seatings at 5 and 9 p.m. $125-$250, includes three-course dinner, show and party favors. (949) 675-5333.