Please Join Hackettstown as we Celebrate 2025 in a BIG way!
The Town of Hackettstown, the Hackettstown Police Department, Mars Wrigley, the Hackettstown Business Improvement District are prepping for its second annual New Year’s Eve Blast with an M&M’S® Ball drop at midnight.
This year’s festivities will take place in the heart of Hackettstown at the intersection of Main Street and High Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., and it will be a night to remember.
OPEN BUSINESSES ON MAIN STREET (Reservations suggested at most restaurants, please call ahead of time to verify)
- Man Skirt Brewing
- Czig Meister Brewing
- Marley’s Gotham Grill
- Stella G’s
- Davila’s Pizza and Catering
- Franks Trattoria Open until 10 pm
- China Garden-Open until 10 pm
- Global Union Multiservice
- Taurus Grill-Open until 3 am
- Kilhaney’s Pickles
- House of Jerky
- The Sizzle BBQ
- 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.izza
- 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 pm
- The Shoppes at Luces
- The G & G Big Closet
Check back for Updates………………………
Street Closures:
Starting at around 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2024 until 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2025:
•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 Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2024 until 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2025:
•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.
If anyone sees something suspicious or that does not look right, tell a police officer, or call 911 immediately.
New Year’s Eve Blast:
This year’s festivities will take place in the heart of Downtown Hackettstown from 8:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., and it will be a night to remember.
Live Stream:
- If you’re unable to attend the New Year’s Eve Blast, we 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:
- Candy from Mars Wrigley
- Atlantic Health System/Hackettstown Medical Center
- Centenary University
- WRNJ Radio
- Hackettstown Stormwater Management.
- Keep Checking Back For More!!