After times of December celebrating for days or weeks on end, like crossing a finisht line, it take another moment of focus to say "HAPPY NEW YEAR" come January 1st (or midnight on December 31st if one is really awake and able to do so). The Scoville Library in Salisbury CT is having an early celebration for kids and their families from 11am on Dec 31st, 2015.
That's one idea that could catch on quick for youth who want to celebrate but whose families may still feel a reasonable bedtime is in order. I will have the chance to be in NYC or more like Brooklyn.