THE DISH: Ring in 2024 in style with fresh options

Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian
Updated ·13 min read

Dec. 23—Sure, we've still got Christmas festivities to contend with this long weekend, but don't sleep on those New Year's plans. Make those reservations now or you might be left out in the cold watching to see if CNN allows Andy Cohen to drink during the NYE broadcast.

Here are some ways the community is planning to ring in 2024.

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Stefani Dias can be reached at 661-395-7488. Follow her on Twitter at @realstefanidias.