Now that Christmas is over – and we hope you had a good one too, filled with joy and cheer and lots of lovely presents – it’s time to turn your heads and look toward something else – the start of 2011!

If you haven’t made any plans yet for New Year’s Eve, or if you’re just undecided about where and how you should spend it, we’ve listed down a few countdown celebrations around town we think you might enjoy, as well as a list of New Year’s eve food promotions you should make full use of before they end. Read on below for the full list.

With the New Year just around the corner, and 2010 drawing to a close, we at Time Out Kuala Lumpur would like to wish all our readers a very Happy New Year! 2010 has been one incredible journey for us all, and we hope you enjoyed yours too. So here’s to 2010, and may 2011 be even better!

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Fireworks and New Year's Eve countdowns
A New Year’s celebration wouldn’t be complete without a spectacular fireworks show, so why not come early to one of these venues and book yourselves the best spot. Click on the title for full event details.

Dataran Merdeka: the New Year’s countdown here returns again and features performances by local artists and musicians including Mizz Nina, Amy Search, Pop Shuvit and more. The event will also feature cultural dance performances  and celebrity appearances to add to the evening’s entertainment before the much-awaited countdown and fireworks show rings in the New Year.

Soho KL @ Solaris Mont Kiara: Themed, ‘Samba Carnival’, the event here will feature a spectacular New Year’s countdown and fireworks display alongside live entertainment and special giveaways where you can win yourself a HTC Legend, a Blackberry 9700 courtesy of DiGi, restaurant vouchers and more!

i-City, Shah Alam: Featuring a sparkling light show and fireworks at midnight, this celebration will also have special performances and even a shopping bazaar for all you shopaholics out there wanting to make your final 2010 purchases just hours before the New Year!

Genting Outdoor Theme Park: It’s not too late to make your New Year’s a weekend trip, because there’s nothing like ushering in the New Year with fireworks on a cool, chilly hilltop above KL! Admission is free while rides will be on a pay-per-ride basis from 7pm onwards.

Tropicana City Mall: You and your family can expect a fun celebration at the Tropicana Street Party, with balloon clowns, fire breathers as well as a hip hop/R&B dance performance, Afro Loud Percussion Group performance, Joanne Kam Poo Poo Carbaret show and many more for all to enjoy.

KLCC Park:  Behold the breath-taking view of fireworks over the Petronas Twin Towers at this yearly countdown party.

New Year's Eve Parties
If you're in the mood for a party where you and your friends can dance the night (and the year) away and countdown to 2011 over drinks and cocktails, check out these parties:

'Are You Ready for 2011?' Countdown party at MOS Euphoria.

'Chivalrous Moment' at Genting International Showroom.

'Hed Kandi New Year' at Sultan Lounge

'A SkyBar New Year' at SkyBar

'Pavilion Goes Gaga for 2011'

New Year at Laundry Bar

Maison 2011 Countdown

Zouk's New Year's Eve with Marco V

Disco: Very NYE Special

Music
If you're in the mood for something more mellow and jazzy...

International Jazz Series New Year's Eve: Natalie Williams & Joe Stilgoe

Food
Say goodbye to 2010 on a delicious note with these restaurant promos...

Paya Serai, Hilton PJ

Uncle Chilli's, Hilton PJ

Toh Yuen, Hilton PJ

Bossa Nova, Park Royal

Essence, Sheraton KL

The Living Room, the Westin KL

EEST, The Westin KL

Mezze

Kampachi

Marriott Putrajaya

Spices Restaurant, Concorde Hotel

Still Waters, Hotel Maya

Favola, Le Meridien

Chalet, Hotel Equatorial, KL

Delucca Italian Restaurant

Travel
And if you'd like a different scene this New Year's...

Siloso Beach Party, Singapore