A new year is just around the corner, and Harrisburg plans to ring it in with a bang.
The city will host its annual New Year’s Eve Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 31, featuring a strawberry drop and fireworks.
Harrisburg will bring the festivities back to N. 2nd Street after holding the event on City Island last year to allow for social distancing during the pandemic.
To kick off the evening, families can participate in the “Countdown to Kid-Night” event starting at 9 p.m. There will be a balloon drop of over 1,000 balloons, a milk and cookies toast, games and more in the MLK City Government Center downtown.
Harrisburg’s signature strawberry drop will take place downtown at the Hilton Harrisburg at midnight followed by fireworks as the year turns to 2023.
Many restaurants in the city will also offer dining specials for the holiday.
On-street parking is free after 5 p.m. downtown on Saturday and free on Sunday. Parking will also be free on Monday, Jan. 2. The Market Square Garage is offering $10 parking from 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 5 a.m. on Jan 1. The garage will accept cash only for the day.
N. 2nd Street will close from Chestnut to Walnut streets at 6 p.m. and will reopen following the midnight fireworks display.
For more information, visit the city’s website.
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