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Let the Countdown Begin: Harrisburg to hold New Year’s Eve celebration on City Island

Fireworks in Harrisburg (file photo)

Harrisburg is inviting residents and visitors to join in welcoming a new year, with a bang.

The city will host its annual New Year’s Eve celebration on City Island this year by setting off fireworks and dropping its signature strawberry.

“It’s a really fun way to kick off the new year,” said Cortney Ranck-Cameron, assistant manager of special events for the city. “We are excited for this new venue.”

In years past, Harrisburg has celebrated the new year downtown, with N. 2nd Street closed off for pedestrian use. However, the city opted to utilize FNB Field on City Island this year to allow crowds to spread out as the pandemic persists, Ranck-Cameron said.

Last year, Harrisburg rang in the year virtually due to the pandemic, with online streamed fireworks.

From 10 p.m. to midnight at FNB Field, home of the Harrisburg Senators baseball team, there will be food vendors, live music, a beer garden, kids’ activities and a photo/video booth.

In keeping with tradition, the city will drop a large strawberry to countdown to midnight and set off fireworks as the calendar year changes.

Harrisburg businesses, organizations and community members can submit a photo or short video message to be played for free at the celebration. Non-city businesses can make submissions for a fee.

The city also will promote new year’s dining and takeout specials from local businesses.

“We encourage people to support downtown businesses,” Ranck-Cameron said.

For more information on Harrisburg’s 2022 New Year’s Eve celebration, visit their website.

 

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