Bayfront Park. Disco Concert: Its time to ring in the new year and the place to be is downtown Miamis Bayfront Park for the largest free party in South Florida! Start at Bayside Marketplace with shopping, dining, and free entertainment, then head south to Bayfront Park Amphitheater for a free concert starting at 8 p.m., and count down to midnight with the Big Orange. This New Years Eve icon will slowly ascend the side of The Hotel Intercontinental, reaching the top at midnight in conjunction with a grand display of fireworks. The fireworks display, over beautiful Biscayne Bay, can be viewed from anywhere in Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace. Performing will be disco favorites Rose Royce and France Joli, along with Colombian artist Ciclon and Miamis own Betty Padget and Elements of Funk. Sat., Dec. 31, 7 p.m. Free. 305-358-7550. www.bayfrontparkmiami.com. 301 N Biscayne Blvd, Miami.
B.E.D. NYE in B.E.D.: For NYE, South Beachs sexiest club will offer one seating only at 9 p.m. for $299 cover charge. This includes a five-course meal and unlimited champagne until midnight. After midnight, B.E.D.s carriage will transform into a funky pumpkin with hip-hop DJ Tony Tone. Sat., Dec. 31. 929 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 305-532-9070.
Bizcaya. Latin Año Nuevo: Enjoy a four-course gourmet dinner featuring flavors from South Americas premier cities and Chef Alfredo Patiños classic cuisine. Dinner from $105 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Add special wine flights for $95 plus tax and gratuity. This includes New Years Eve party favors. Sat., Dec. 31, 6:30 p.m. $105. 305-644-4680. 3300 SW 27th Ave, Coconut Grove, 305-644-4675, www.ritzcarlton.com.
Blackwater Sound. Fireworks: Its a community celebration that brings people from all over the Southeast to welcome 2006. Best viewing and partying is at Sundowners, Señor Frijoles, Cactus Jacks, Guss Grille at the Marriott Key Largo Bay Beach Resort, and Caribbean Club. Sat., Dec. 31. Key Largo, 305-451-4502.
Bongos Cuban Café. Lively Dining: Celebrate a Cuban New Years Eve with entrée choices of grilled pork, sirloin medallions, ham and cheese-stuffed chicken breast, or fish filet. After eating enjoy the upbeat sounds of a live Latin band. Admission includes one bottle of house champagne for every four people and party favors. Sat., Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. $150. 786-777-2101. 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 786-777-2100, www.bongoscubancafe.com.
BoomBox. New Years Eve party with DJ Booggee: Back from the Arctic clime of Canada, DJ Booggee will be spinnin the best house and electro beats in a special New Years Eve and birthday celebration for Rafi Levin, who will be turning the big 3-0. Anarchy Productions Levin and superfly Johnny will be releasing two new songs and playing the best underground dance music on the beach. Sat., Dec. 31, 10 p.m. No cover; bottle specials. 423 16th St, Miami Beach, 305-538-8282.
Bougainvilleas Old Florida Tavern. Live Music: Celebrate with drink specials, live music, and good friends, in a cozy Florida tavern. Tonights party starts at 8 and ends at 5 a.m. on New Years Day. Sat., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. www.floridatavern.com. 7221 SW 58th Ave (by the Shops at Sunset Place), South Miami, 305-669-8577.
Bourbon Street Pub. High Heel Drop: Come to this cross-dressers delight as Sushi, the six-foot, red high heel shoe-carrying drag queen, is dropped at midnight. Sat., Dec. 31. 305-294-4737. 730 Duval St, Key West, 305-296-1992.
Broward Center, Au-Rene Theater. Howie Mandell: Hell make you laugh away 2005s troubles and maybe even do his Bobby voice. Sat., Dec. 31, 9:30 p.m. $37.50, $45, $52.50, $60. 201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222.
Bruschetta & Co.. New Years at Bruschetta: A fun and affordable party with salsa music, dancing, and kitchen specials. Sat., Dec. 31, 7 p.m. 10650 NW 41st St, Miami, 305-470-8003.
BTs Gentlemens Club. Bounce into the New Year at BTs: Get your party on early with sexy ladies and free drinks in a fun atmosphere. For a change, this New Years bash is on the 30th, not the 31st. Fri., Dec. 30, 9 p.m. 5922 S Dixie Hwy, South Miami, 305-663-4567.
Bullfrog Eatz. Eatz. Beatz. Art.: This new hot spot touches on the top three ingredients for fun: eats, beats, and art. For New Years enjoy a champagne toast and hors douevres. Sounds will be provided by Electric Jake and Heavy Duty Records. BYOB, bottle service provided by reservation only. VIP tables are available for dinner service. After munching and knocking back a few, venture to the chill out patio for some romantic star-gazing. Sat., Dec. 31, 9 p.m. $25. www.bullfrogeatz.com. 2344 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-576-3289.
