New Jersey Residents Divided on New Year’s Eve Celebrations

When it comes to New Year's Eve, New Jersey residents are split on how they handle their holiday plans.

New Year's Eve Plans In New Jersey

One thing is consistent about residents of the Garden State. We are very good at disagreeing.

We asked New Jersey residents what they like to do to celebrate New Year's Eve, and they were split almost equally.

In this instance, the split wasn't a two-way split; it was a three-way split. There are 3 distinct New Jersey camps when it comes to New Year's Eve plans.

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We conducted an informal survey of New Jersey residents via social media and my radio show, and the results for New Year’s Eve were unexpectedly surprising.

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Only about 30% of those who responded plan on going out to a New Year's Eve party, citing exhaustion from the holiday season as the biggest reason.

A little over a third of New Jersey residents told us they may go out for dinner, but then they're heading home, mostly to avoid dangerous drivers on the road.

New Jersey Residents Split On New Year's Eve Celebrations

The remainder of state residents say they plan to ring in the new year at a party and celebrate until the wee hours of the morning.

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Whatever you decide to do, we hope it's with people you love, and that it's a fun, safe night.