New Year’s Eve is a time to reflect on the past year and look forward to a new one, but it is also time to do one thing: party. Whether it’s a restaurant or a church, a nightclub or a bar, Modesto offers a host of events to make ringing in 2014 a memorable experience.

For those who are through with entertaining after the Christmas season and are looking for a night out, there are a multitude of opportunities with several locations offering New Year’s Eve parties.

Galleto Ristorante in Modesto is hosting its third annual New Year’s Eve party which offers a lively scene in downtown Modesto with live action stations manned by chefs and live music.

“People should come for the great food and the atmosphere. There will be live music during the main dinner and then at 10 we’ll switch over to a DJ and a party atmosphere,” said Natalie Morrissey , Galleto’s special events director. 

Also in Modesto:

• Surla’s, 431 12 St.

$75 prix fix meal, DJ at 10 p.m., champagne toast at midnight with party favors

Call: (209) 550-5555

• Galletto Ristorante, 1101 J St.

$65 per person for event from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Live action stations including seafood, pizza, etc. Live music and DJ 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Call: (209) 523-4500

• Autism Speaks 2014 New Year’s Eve Ball, Grace Lutheran Church and School, 617 W. Orangeburg Ave.

$50 per person, celebration benefits children and families of autism. This is a black and white affair.

Call: (209) 529-1800

• New Year’s Eve Extravaganza, Doubletree Hotel, 1150 9th St.

Comedy, dance, live bands, giveaways, balloon drop, champagne toast and more.

For hotel special rate call (209) 526-8000. For event ticket pricing call (209) 526-6000.

• Boardroom’s New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party, 1528 J St.

Live music, DJ, champagne toast, balloon drop. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10.

Dress code will be strictly enforced this night. This is a masquerade ball, masks are required.

Call: (209) 409 -8665.