This year’s hottest New Year’s Eve party may be happening online.  The Facebook app “Shaker” has hooked up with Dick Clark Productions to create a virtual loft party that will be THE place to be, before the start of the ABC show “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2012.”

Haven’t received your invitation, yet?  Just head to Facebook, type “Shaker” into the search box, and then click on the RSVP button!  That’s all it takes to get into this hot-ticket pre-party, where you can dance, toss back a few virtual drinks, hang out with your friends, and catch some exclusive celebrity interviews.  Many of the performers scheduled to appear on the annual ABC show will be making appearances in the loft.  You can expect to see Fergie, Will.i.am, LMFAO, Blink 182, and more.

If you don’t want to commit until the last minute, that’s no problem at a Shaker function.  Virtual lofts can swell to hold as many people as needed, so you won’t be turned away at the door!  Check out the 3D virtual festivities anytime between 4PM – 8PM Eastern Time.  That’s right, the Shaker party ends when the show begins, which saves you from having to figure out the etiquette of virtual kissing at midnight.