"I think it's something to try to do to be unique in the market," he said. "We're the biggest bar in town, so why not have the biggest smoke-free party? It's to kind of test the market on this smoking ban."

Some people enjoy dressing to the nines and going out dancing for New Year's Eve, but may choose to stay home because they dislike smelling like an ashtray when the party's over, Billings said.

"It's kind of a risk, and I apologize to my smoking customers, but it's a business decision to give it a try," he said.

The bar has been undergoing a makeover recently to get ready for the change to a smoke-free bar. New Year's Eve will give people a chance to try out the bar's brand new dance floor, Billings said. Although he had hoped to have it completed by the New Year, he said they will be opening up a smoking deck at the bar in the coming weeks.

"We're just upgrading the facility to be able to do more stuff and make it a nicer looking place for people to go," he said.

DJ Dan-O-Mite will be playing dance music from the 1970s, '80s, '90s and hits from today at the party. As a bonus, party favors will be provided for the first 300 guests.

Here's a look at what else is happening in town for New Year's Eve:

Centennial Hall, 101 Egan Drive: Juneau's annual New Year's Eve salsa party has come of age, necessitating a much larger venue in its fourth year. The Havana-in-Alaska-themed event will feature Juneau's Salsa Borealis and Cuban dancer Felix Bambury Webbe.

The all-ages dance will cost $10 for adults, $7 for students and is free for kids under 10. There also will be a beer garden to help loosen the hips of those 21 and older.

Hangar on the Wharf, Merchants Wharf: DJ AstronoMAR and DJ Smack will spin hip-hop dance music beginning around 9 p.m. No cover.

Imperial Billiard & Bar, 241 Front St.: The downtown bar will offer DJ dance music with giveaways and prizes. The bar will be closed from Jan. 1 through 9 for further remodeling.

The Island Pub, 915 Third St., Douglas: Partygoers can rock out to live music by Brown Haven, beginning at 9 p.m. The party will include contest prizes and giveaways.

Rendezvous, 184 S. Franklin St.: Former Juneau musician Wisconsin Slim makes his second trip to the capital this year after a four-year hiatus. This time, the duo of Sean Tracey and Sam Burrous will help open for the one-man, Delta-blues dance band, who now calls Bellingham, Wash., home. The opening act is set to begin at 9 p.m.

St. Ann's Parish Center, Fifth and Harris streets: There will be a New Year's Eve barn dance with live music by Impromptu. Odette Foster will call the dances. All dances are taught, beginners are welcome, and no partners are necessary. A pair of clean, soft-soled shoes is required for dancing.

It costs $8 for general admission, $7 for members of the Alaska Folk Festival and the Juneau International Folkdancers, and $5 for seniors and students. For details, call 586-1787.

Triangle Club, 251 Front St.: The corner bar will offer trivia, partying and prize giveaways. Triangle Club also will be open New Year's Day for college football bowl games.

Viking Lounge, 218 Front St.: There will be karaoke in the front, dancing in the back.

Zephyr, 200 Seward St.: Julie & Jazz, featuring Julie Cozzi on vocals, Tom Locher on piano and Sticks Hacker on drums, will help celebrate New Year's Eve beginning at 8 p.m. at the downtown restaurant.