How can I convince my parents to let me do a birthday party?

I am going to be 19 this year, but I really want to do a party for my 19th birthday. I have convinced my dad to let me do a party for my birthday, but my dad said no and wants me to do a family dinner for my birthday like on Friends. I don't want to do a family dinner for my birthday because that is what people who are in their mid-20's do for their birthdays like on Friends. My dad told me that I don't know any of the sophomores and juniors, but I do know the sophomores and juniors because I went to school with them. Most of my friends are away at college, but I can do my family party on the 10th of December and do my friend party on the 16th of December. How can I convince my parents to let me do a birthday party? Can you help?

Thanks.