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Hackettstown's New Year's Eve Blast

Hackettstown’s Second Annual New Year’s Eve Blast Featuring An M&M’S® "Ball Drop" At Midnight: Here's What You Need To Know

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ - The Town of Hackettstown, the Hackettstown Police Department, Mars Wrigley, and the Hackettstown Business Improvement District are prepping for its second annual New Year’s Eve Blast with an M&M’S® ball drop at midnight.

Street Closures:

Starting at around 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2024 until 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2025:

Main Street (Route 46) between Willow Grove Street and Valentine Street
West Moore Street between Main Street and Madison Street
East Moore Street between Main Street and Sharp Street
High Street (Route 517) between Main Street and Franklin Street
Grand Avenue between Main Street and Madison Street
Washington Street between Valentine Street and Warren Street
West Stiger Street (NB) at Charles Street
West Stiger Street (SB) at the last entrance/exit to 80 Main Street

Plan an alternate route and expect delays in the area.

No Parking Zones:

Starting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2024 until 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2025:

Main Street (Route 46) between Valentine Street and Center Street
Washington Street between Valentine Street and Center Street
Liberty Street between Main Street and Franklin Street
Franklin Street between Liberty Street and High Street

Any vehicles parked in the No Parking zones will be ticketed and towed.

Parking:

Free parking is available on all streets unless otherwise posted. Additionally, parking is available at Centenary University, located at 715 Grand Ave.

Restrooms:

Porta-A-Johns will be located in Municipal Parking Lot #1, situated between High Street and Liberty Street; Municipal Parking Lot #3, off West Moore Street (near the Moore Street Firehouse); and the Berks Furniture Parking Lot (232 Main Street) at the Kids Zone.

Alcohol:

•Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in public.

Security:

Extra police officers and crossing guards are assigned to the event.

If anyone sees something suspicious or that does not look right, tell a police officer, or call 911 immediately.

Live Stream:

If you're unable to attend the New Year's Eve Blast, we will be streaming live on Facebook from 8:00 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. Be sure to follow "Town of Hackettstown" on Facebook to catch all the action!

New Year's Eve Blast:

This year's festivities will take place in the heart of Hackettstown at the intersection of Main Street and High Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., and it will be a night to remember. If you're unable to attend the New Year's Eve Blast, we will be streaming live on Facebook from 8:00 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. Be sure to follow "Town of Hackettstown" on Facebook to catch all the action!

What to Expect:

Ten-year-old Giana Pichardo from Hackettstown will perform the National Anthem at 8:00 p.m.
Honored guest Michal Riha, Site Director for the Mars Hackettstown facility, will kick off the countdown to ring in the new year.
Joe Ratz from Bombed Opera (8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
Groove to the beats of DJ SC3 Entertainment.
TCA Cheerleaders will be performing at 8:00 p.m., 8:25 a.m., 9:00 p.m., and at 9:45 p.m. at the entertainment stage.
Free giveaways (while supplies last) from Atlantic Health System/Hackettstown Medical Center, Centenary University, WRNJ Radio, and Hackettstown Stormwater Management.
M&M’S® ball drop at midnight.
M&M’S® Characters
Kids Zone will be in the Berk's Furniture Outlet parking lot, located at 232 Main Street, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.:
- 1. Take a picture in a giant Snow Globe ($1 per person to enter. CASH ONLY).
- 2. Cow Train ride ($1 per person per ride. CASH ONLY).
- Face Painter
- Applebee's Grill + Bar Prize Wheel and More!
Business Specials
Come experience Hackettstown’s extensive restaurant scene, small businesses, and support the local breweries.
Marley's Wings & Things on Wheels Food Truck
Marley's Cravin' Cuban & Things Food Truck
Brewnicorn Truck (Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Snacks)
Humpty Junior's
Hackettstown Moose Lodge will be selling roast beef sandwiches at the Moore Street Firehouse (110 West Moore Street)
Keep Checking Back For More!!

SPONSORS

DIAMOND SPONSORS:

Mars Wrigley
Crunch Fitness of Hackettstown and Stanhope

GOLD SPONSORS:

SILVER SPONSORS:

Colliers Engineering & Design
Advanced Cardiology LLC and Advanced Primary Care
Anonymous Donor

BRONZE SPONSORS:

COMMUNITY SPONSORS:

MEDIA SPONSORS:

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

To become a sponsor of Hackettstown’s 2025 New Year’s Eve Blast, please click here.

For more information on the event, please email press@hackettstown.net.

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