BERLIN – After a four-year hiatus, the town is expected to resume its tradition of ringing in the new year with a ball drop on Dec. 31.
Berlin will host two New Year’s Eve events, a kids ball drop and a midnight ball drop, to celebrate the arrival of 2024. After the celebration was scrapped last year due to weather and pandemic related cancellations prior to that, Berlin is eager to be able to once again host its New Year’s Eve celebrations.
“There’s nothing like Berlin throughout the year but especially on New Year’s Eve,” said Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director. “It’s a way to celebrate with your neighbors and family and be all together. There’s something for all ages.”
Families are being welcomed to Main Street at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 for a laser light show and ball drop. The town will be providing children with bubbles, glow sticks and cow bells to ring in the new year at 6 p.m.
“We’ve accumulated a variety of fun party favors for the kids over the last several years,” Wells said.