NORWICH – Some city businesses are opening their doors later than usual this New Year’s Eve and preparing to host local celebrants to ring in the new year on Saturday night.

Plans to carry out New Year’s Eve festivities are in the works at several businesses on Main Street. People who are looking for a night on the town will have plenty of choices; many places are offering something a little more in celebration of the occasion.

“We are looking for a good crowd and for everyone to have a good time,” said Andy Franklin, who manages the Park Place Restaurant and Lounge. The restaurant is taking reservations for a New Year’s Eve buffet that will be open from 4 to 10 p.m. Franklin, who will be celebrating the second new year for the restaurant, said the crowds were great last year and hopes to see a better turnout this year. The bar and lounge will remain open, even long after the ball drops, he said.

Celebrating her first New Year’s Eve on South Broad Street, Karolyn White, owner of Karolyn’s Krossroads Cafe, is planning to lure partygoers with a menu of pulled pork, prime rib and a variety of free desserts for the evening. She plans to stay open until 10 p.m. on Saturday.

“I’m not really sure what to expect,” said White, who added that the special night is a BYOB event. “We’ll have party favors and all the works. We really want to bring in a lot of people,” she said.