There’s a whole bunch of ways to ring in thew New Year if you’re in Hollywood near Universal Studios this year. Apart from the already-announced in-park celebration you can also choose to celebrate New Year’s Eve at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurant in Universal CityWalk.

The party starts at 8:30 p.m. and will culminate with a midnight Margarita toast along with a live steel drum performance, and a telecast of Jimmy Buffett’s New Year’s Eve concert. Fun party favors, including straw hats, colorful leis and NYE themed noise makers, will add to the festivities as guests bid a fond farewell to 2017 and welcome 2018.

The festive evening will begin the moment guests enter Margaritaville where they will be greeted with a specialty “Who’s to Blame” Margarita and tray-passed hors d’oeuvres, including Ahi Poke Nachos, Chicken Skewers and Chimichurri Carne Asada.  A full Caribbean themed dinner buffet featuring such favorites as Cheeseburger in Paradise sliders, Crab Cake Sliders, Sweet Chili Salmon and Guava Glazed Barbeque Chicken will complement the selection of mouth-watering desserts, including Banana Bread Pudding, Key Lime Pie and Warm Flourless Brownies.

Space is limited and the New Year’s Eve festivities at Margaritaville will sell out.

For more information and to make reservations, visit citywalkhollywood.com/MargaritavilleNYE.