New Year’s Eve

On December 31, 2018, the City of Harrisburg will be celebrating the New Year from 9pm – 12am at the MLK City Government Center, located at 10 N. 2nd Street.

Overview

On Tuesday, December 31, 2019, the City of Harrisburg will celebrate the New Year with a strawberry drop and fireworks at midnight. The strawberry drop ceremony will begin at 11:45 p.m. outside the Hilton Hotel in Downtown Harrisburg.

For a full list of the family events, parties and dining specials happening throughout the city, please visit ExploreHBG.com/NYE.

Event Documents

Parking

$10 Event parking provided by SP+ Municipal Services will be available in the Market Square garage from 5 pm – 5 am. Road closures will include 2^nd Street from Chestnut to Walnut. Access to the Market Street garage will be available.

Road Closures

Beginning at 6 pm, 2^nd Street from Chestnut Street to Walnut Street will be closed. Second Street from Market to Walnut will be closed. Traffic will be permitted to enter the Market Square Garage or to detour West onto Blackberry Street if exiting the garage.  Market Street from Front to Second will be closed.

Sponsors

The City of Harrisburg relies on community partners to produce the NYE Celebration. Sponsors may receive extensive media coverage, booth spaces at the event, promotional listings on billboards and marketing materials and much more. 

This event attracts an estimated 10,000 guests and will offer exposure to a diverse crowd of local residents and regional visitors alike. Please contact Megan Roby at 717-255-3169 or [email protected] for more information about sponsorship opportunities. 

Download the Sponsorship Form