NYE Survival Tip #1: How to Hold Your Liquor All Night Long
"Remember it's not a sprint, it's a marathon. Don't pound your drinks back. Pace yourself and don't forget to eat. Also, stick with one drink and drink it through the night. No mixing!" --Totti, 31, bartender at South Philadelphia Taproom and the Hard Rock Cafe

NYE Survival Tip #2: How to Set Off Fireworks Without Losing an Arm
"Make sure your fireworks are legal and that they come from a reliable fireworks dealer. Last year 25 to 30 percent of all firework-related injuries came from illegal fireworks. Second, don't make your own fireworks or modify the ones you already have. Finally, don't use more alcohol than common sense allows: Designate a shooter like you would designate a driver." --James Winner, 51, National Council on Fireworks Safety

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NYE Survival Tip #3: How to Get Your Drunk Ass Home After Midnight
"Buses are the way to go for late-night travel. When you see a bus coming, flag them [from] the sidewalk, not in the street. People will be drinking and driving so make sure you're wearing light colors. Give yourself a 45-minute head start on your journey home, keep bus schedules in your pocket and make sure you know times of the buses in front of and behind the bus you want to take." --Debbie, 42, SEPTA bus driver (Compiled by James Saul)