I went to one new year's party in my life. My buddy drove, got trashed, and wrecked the car on the way home. Cops showed up and arrested him and hauled me into the station with him. I had to call my mom to come pick me up at the police station. Wasn't a pleasent evening. Only mom can give you that look that makes you want to crawl under a rock.
Haven't gone out on new years since and can't really say I miss it.