These are the top 20 party cities in America

If you live in California, congratulations: Your state is home to five of the nation's hardest-partying cities.

Evite compiled the top party cities in the US and Canada based on the number of events, parties, and gatherings over the last 12 months in cities across North America.

The holiday season is the most popular time of year for parties, and if you feel like your schedule is especially packed over the next month you're not alone: Most holiday parties occur the week after Thanksgiving, and the last two Saturdays before Christmas.

Here are the cities that party the most.