MainStreet Hammonton is sponsoring the sixth annual Hammonton New Year’s Eve Bash, Blueberry Drop & Fireworks on Saturday, December 31st from 10 PM to 12:30 AM in Downtown Hammonton. The free outdoor event will be held in front of Hammonton Town Hall, located at 100 Central Avenue. (Regardless of weather, the event will be held.)

Mimic, a Philadelphia Area premier cover band, will kick off the night with a free outdoor live music performance on stage from 10 PM to 12:30 AM. Free party hats and noisemakers will be given to the first 300 guests, sponsored by Silipena Refrigeration and Toy Market.

At midnight a giant blueberry will descend from high above the festivities and a fireworks display will mark the official start of 2023. The Town of Hammonton is sponsoring the fireworks.

Grab your friends, get a bite to eat, a drink, and let us take care of the rest. Cocktail & dining specials, will be offered at restaurants, bars, wineries, breweries and the distillery throughout the greater Hammonton area, along with entertainment featured at some indoor venues.

Portions of the event will be broadcast live on Access Hammonton – Comcast Channel 9 in the Town of Hammonton and live-streamed on YouTube and at www.TownofHammonton.org. Co-Hosts Deputy Mayor Tom Gribbin and Ray Scipione will emcee the broadcast.

MainStreet Hammonton, the Town of Hammonton and Eagle Theatre Co-Produce this annual tradition, with support from the New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism. Sponsors include Kingsview Partners – Wealth Management, ReMax Community – Ricky Mauriello, Gateway Mortgage Group, Yoos Expert Tree Service and 80 South Productions. For more information visit www.downtownhammonton.com, facebook.com/downtownhammonton or call 609-567-9014.

Earlier in the day, Hammonton’s second annual “Noon” Year’s Eve will also be held outside, in front of Town Hall, at 100 Central Avenue from 11 AM to 1 PM. Enjoy a free family fun event celebrating the New Year with a countdown at noon for the kids, confetti streamers, food, interactive crafts, games, character appearances. goodies, music and more. Sponsored by the Town of Hammonton in collaboration with the Hammonton Drug Alliance and Groovy Kids. For more information about “Noon” Year’s Eve call 609-703-3131.