Ring In The New Year With New Jersey’s Unique M&M Drop

You know how New York's Time Square has the legendary ball drop each New Year's Eve celebration?

It's arguably one of the most iconic parts of American pop culture; hundreds of thousands of people squeeze into Times Square watching live entertainment and waiting to welcome in the New Year hoping to get on TV.

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But if Times Square isn't your thing, and the idea of standing outside not able to access a bathroom for hours surrounded by people you don't know isn't appealing, there's a very fun New Year's Eve celebration that happens in New Jersey each year, and it's pretty unique.

The M&M Drop Returns To Hackettstown, NJ This Year For New Year's Eve

Yes, Hackettstown New Jersey celebrates the new year by counting down with a massive M&M.

It's all part of Hackettstown New Year's Eve Blast, and this year is set to be a spectacular night of fun.

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The fun starts on December 31st around 6 PM and runs through the New Year (January 1st until 2 AM) and there's a lot for people to enjoy during the New Year's Eve celebration.

Hackettstown has teamed up with Mars Wrigley, the candy company again this year so there will be M&M-themed characters you can get pictures with as well as giveaways and a kids' zone that features cow train rides and pictures with a massive snow globe.

Then, right around midnight, you'll be able to count down to the new year when the giant M&M lentil drops ringing in 2025.

2024's M&M drop was the first one the town did, and it was such a huge success that it's coming back for 2025.