The City of Harrisburg will host the annual New Year’s Eve Celebration featuring the strawberry drop and fireworks at midnight along 2nd Street. There will also be a Kid’s Glow Party sponsored by Capital Blue Cross featuring a balloon drop, face painting, balloon animals, & crafts – all of which will glow under the blacklights! There will also be free snacks. Kids should wear their brightest neon and white to glow under the blacklights!
Strawberry Drop & Fireworks
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Countdown to the New Year with the annual strawberry drop and midnight fireworks display! The giant strawberry will be lowered to countdown to midnight with the fireworks to follow. The fireworks will be launched from 2nd Street between Market & Blackberry.
There will be a DJ and free hot cocoa starting at 9pm in front of City Hall. There are also several restaurants along 2nd Street to get food and drinks at throughout the night.
Kid’s Glow Party
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Wear your brightest neon and white to glow all night at the Kid’s Glow Party sponsored by Capital Blue Cross! We will have blacklights to illuminate all activities including a balloon drop with 1,000 balloons, face painting, balloon animals, crafts, and more! There will also be free snacks for the children.
The Kid’s Glow Party will take place inside City Hall located at 10 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA. All activities are free.
Doors Open: 9pm
Illuminated Balloon Drop: 10pm
Strawberry Drop & Fireworks: 12am – these activities happen outside City Hall along 2nd Street.
Dining Specials and Events
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End the year by supporting local City businesses! Several businesses will be offering dining and takeout specials and other activities on New Year’s Eve. Starting in December, visit www.ExploreHBG.com/NYE for information on everything available (the site will be updated as details are received so check back frequently).
Road Closures: 2nd Street will be closed from Chestnut to Walnut Street starting at 6pm.
Parking: Downtown street parking is free after 5pm. The Market Square Garage is $10 from 7pm-5am courtesy of Park Harrisburg.