When it comes to celebrating New Year's Eve in the Tampa Bay area, Historic Ybor City is one of the best places to be.  When Monday, December 31st rolls around, this vibrant Tampa nightlife district will play host to a wide variety of parties featuring live music, open bars, fireworks, and more to ring in 2013.  Here are some of your best bets for New Year's Eve in Ybor City.

DIAMOND SOIREE NYE 2013 at Club Prana - The world famous Club Prana is gearing up to host the biggest and best New Year's Eve parties in Ybor City, DIAMOND SOIREE NYE 2013. Head out to Prana on Monday, December 31 for a fun, elegant New Year's Eve celebration featuring a prize and cash Balloon Drop, exotic body painted dancers, champagne toast, New Year's countdown hosted by Zuly from Bad Girls Club, and more.  General admission tickets are only $30 in advance and selling fast.  Get your tickets at clubprana.com.

Gabriel & Dresden NYE Party at The Amphitheatre - On Monday, December 31, the legendary Amphitheatre in Ybor will host an amazing New Year's Eve celebration featuring live music from legendary San Francisco DJ duo Gabriel and Dresden with support from local DJs DOCO and Suzy Dolar.  Ring in the New Year on the Amphitheater's massive spinning dance floor with an incredible light show and more.  General admission tickets are only $15 in advance.  For tickets and more information, visit amptampa.com.

2013 Outback Bowl New Year’s Eve Parade - The Outback Bowl is a renowned Tampa tradition and its New Year's Eve Parade in Ybor City is no exception.  This fun, free, and family-friendly parade kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on historic 7th Avenue in the heart of Ybor.  Head out and enjoy a pep rally from the marching bands of both schools competing in the Outback Bowl, cheerleaders, and more.

Champagne Life New Year's Eve Celebration at Club Skye -  The legendary Club Skye will host an amazing New Year's Eve party in Ybor City featuring free drinks and specials all night long, a dazzling balloon drop with tons of cash and prizes, midnight champagne toast, live DJ music from some of Tampa's top DJs including DJ King JB, DJ Christion, WILD 94.1's Buckwheat broadcasting live, and more.  Everyone gets in free until 11. Ladies get in free and drink free until 12.  General admission tickets start at $10.  VIP tickets start at $15.  For tickets and more information, visit skyetampa.com.

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