Overview

Please Join Hackettstown as we Celebrate 2025 in a BIG, New way! The Town of Hackettstown, its police department, the Hackettstown Business Improvement District and other local businesses will be hosting Hackettstown’s Second Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration.

The NYE Blast features an M&M’S lentil drop at midnight, entertainment, kids corner, and business specials to ring in the New Year. This will be an unforgettable experience for the community.

This year’s festivities will take place in the heart of Hackettstown at the intersection of Main Street and Grand Avenue from 9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., and it will be a night to remember.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES HERE https://hackettstownpd.net/2025-nye-blast

Details

  • When: December 31, 2024- 9PM to 12:30AM
  • Where: Main Street & Grand Ave.

What to Expect

  • Groove to the beats of DJ SC3 Entertainment
  • Free giveaways (while supplies last) from Hackettstown Medical Center, Centenary University, and WRNJ Radio
  • M&M’S® lentil drop at midnight

Come experience Hackettstown’s extensive restaurant scene, small businesses, and support your local breweries this New Years.

Activities -TBA

Street Closures

Starting at around 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31 until 2:00 a.m. on Jan. 1

  • Main Street (Route 46) between West Plane St and liberty Street
  • West Moore Street between Main Street and Washington 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 Washington Street

Plan an alternate route and expect delays in the area.

No parking zones

Starting at 6:00 p.m. on Dec. 31 until 1:00 a.m. on Jan. 1

  • Main Street (Route 46) between Church Street and Liberty 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/Restrooms

People are encouraged to park in the municipal lots and side streets. There is free parking on all streets and municipal lots.

Porta-A-Johns will be in Municipal Parking Lot#1 located between High Street and Liberty Street.

Alcohol

  • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in public

Security

  • Extra police officers and crossing guards are assigned to the event.