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 West Plane St and liberty Street
•West Moore Street between Main Street and Washington 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 Washington 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 Church Street and Liberty 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:
People are encouraged to park in the municipal lots and on the side streets. Free parking is available on all streets and in municipal lots.
Additionally, parking is available at Centenary University (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.
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.
- HHS Cheerleaders and TCA Cheerleaders periodically performing throughout the night.
- 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).
- 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
- Keep Checking Back For More!!
SPONSORS
DIAMOND SPONSOR:
GOLD SPONSORS:
SILVER SPONSORS:
BRONZE SPONSORS:
- Hackettstown Rotary Club/Foundation
- High Street Dispensary
- Nisivoccia LLP
- Warren County Medical Associates
- Marley's Gotham Grill
- Feet 'N Beyond of New Jersey
- STS Contractors
COMMUNITY SPONSORS:
MEDIA SPONSORS:
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
- Man Skirt Brewing
- J&R Tree Service
- Play Away Indoor Play Place
- Tranquillity Farms
- Berk's Furniture & Mattress Outlet
- Hackettstown Department of Public Works
- Hackettstown Fire Department
- Hackettstown First Aid and Rescue Squad
- New Jersey State Police
- New Jersey State Police Office of Emergency Management
- Washington Township Police Department (Warren County)
- Pohatcong Township Police Department
- Warren County Department of Public Safety
- Warren County Office of Emergency Management
- International Auto Repair
- Hackettstown Recreation
- Centenary University
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.
