HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) – New Year’s Eve is here, and Hackettstown is ready for its second annual New Year’s Eve Blast featuring an M&M’s drop.
Here is everything you need to know about the event.
Street Closures:
Starting at around 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 until 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 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 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 until 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 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 are assigned to the event. If anyone sees something suspicious or that does not look right, tell a police officer, or call 911 immediately.
This year’s festivities will take place in the heart of Downtown Hackettstown from 8:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Live Stream:
- If you’re unable to attend the New Year’s Eve Blast, Hackettstown 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.
Entertainment Stage (On Main Street Between High Street and Liberty Street):
- Ten-year-old Giana Pichardo from Hackettstown will perform the National Anthem at 8:00 p.m.
- Joe Ratz from Bombed Opera (8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.).
- TCA Cheerleaders will be performing at 8:00 p.m., 8:25 a.m., 9:00 p.m., and at 9:45 p.m.
- Groove to the beats of DJ SC3 Entertainment.
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.:
- Take a picture in a giant Snow Globe ($1 per person to enter. CASH ONLY)
- Cow Train ride ($1 per person per ride. CASH ONLY).
- Face Painter
- Applebee’s Grill + Bar Prize Wheel and More!
M&M’S® “Ball Drop” (Intersection of Main Street and High Street):
- Honored guest Michal Riha, Site Director for the Mars Hackettstown facility, and Hackettstown Mayor Jerry DiMaio will kick off the countdown to ring in the new year.
- M&M’S® Characters
Food Trucks (On Main Street Between High Street and West Plane Street):
- 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)
Free Giveaways (While Supplies Last), Provided By:
- Mars Wrigley
- Atlantic Health System/Hackettstown Medical Center
- Centenary University
- WRNJ Radio
- Hackettstown Stormwater Management.
Participating Businesses (Reservations Suggested At Most Restaurants, Please Call Ahead Of Time To Verify):
- Man Skirt Brewing
- Czig Meister Brewing
- Marley’s Gotham Grill
- Sizzle BBQ
- Stella G’s
- Davila’s Pizza and Catering
- Kilhaney’s Pickles
- House of Jerky
- Once Upon a Theme -Family Event-call (908) 366-4233
- Toscana
- James on Main
- Pandan Room
- El Tucan
- Mazur Chocolate-(Cafe Closed but BYOB for Open Mic Night)
- Aroma Horno y Cafe
- Sweet Bite Delights
- Tracey’s Candy Shoppe
- Mama’s Cafe Baci open until 10:00 p.m.
- The Shoppes at Luces
- The G & G Big Closet
- For more information, visit Hackettstownbid.com
Important Weather Information:
- In the event of inclement weather, some activities may be canceled; however, the M&M drop will still take place.
Sponsors for the event include Diamond Sponsors Mars Wrigley and Crunch Fitness of Hackettstown and Stanhope; Gold Sponsors John Johnson Auto Group, Gebhardt & Kiefer, PC, and Atlantic Health System/Hackettstown Medical Center; Silver Sponsors Colliers Engineering & Design, Advanced Cardiology LLC and Advanced Primary Care, an Anonymous Donor, and River Star Diner; 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, and STS Contractors; and Community Sponsors The Nook at Rock Ridge Golf Course, Visions Federal Credit Union, Downtown Cutz Barbershop, and Fromage.
