(Dec. 31, 2015) Berlin will ring in the New Year on Main Street with a celebration including music, food trucks, trivia contests and giveaways on Thursday, Dec. 31.
Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said the town would “crank it up a notch this year” during the event. Local businesses will donate items for prizes, and Wells promised an improved lights show.
Dave Miller, who will host the event with DJ Big Al Reno, said he hopes to bring a “Dick Clark” atmosphere to the sixth annual bash.
“Dick Clark was kind of an icon on New Year’s Eve,” he said. “Now all the kids know Ryan Seacrest, so maybe we’ll be sort of a Dick Clark meets Ryan Seacrest – the future meets the present.”
A veteran host of several events in Berlin, this is Miller’s first year as New Year’s Eve emcee.
“We’re going to have two mics – one on the stage and one working the crowd remotely to talk about some resolutions and some of the great things people have experienced in 2015,” Miller said. “We want to get a little back and forth with the audience to keep it fun and keep the crowd engaged.”
The celebration starts at 9 p.m. and runs until 1 a.m.
Food options abound, as Main Street Deli will stay open late, Rosenfeld’s Jewish Delicatessen and Crush ‘n Crab will operate food trucks, and Eastern Shore Kettle Corn will sell snacks.
Additionally, the Atlantic Hotel will provide an outdoor bar.
Portions of downtown Berlin will be closed, from Main and West streets to Main and Jefferson streets, starting at 5 p.m.
Parking is available at town hall, St. Paul’s Church, the post office and the Main Street parking lots near Leaky Pete’s and Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services. Residents are encouraged to walk.
Wells said she expected between 3,000-5,000 people, “depending on the weather.”
“It’s just a chance to be able to come downtown and see all your friends and neighbors, and to ring in the new year in America’s ‘coolest’ small town,” she said.
“We’ll have fun with it,” Miller said. “Obviously there will be some comedic banter, but ultimately I think the event should be something that conveys the gratitude that we all have for our beautiful town, and for our families and friends.”
Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said the town would “crank it up a notch this year” during the event. Local businesses will donate items for prizes, and Wells promised an improved lights show.
Dave Miller, who will host the event with DJ Big Al Reno, said he hopes to bring a “Dick Clark” atmosphere to the sixth annual bash.
“Dick Clark was kind of an icon on New Year’s Eve,” he said. “Now all the kids know Ryan Seacrest, so maybe we’ll be sort of a Dick Clark meets Ryan Seacrest – the future meets the present.”
A veteran host of several events in Berlin, this is Miller’s first year as New Year’s Eve emcee.
“We’re going to have two mics – one on the stage and one working the crowd remotely to talk about some resolutions and some of the great things people have experienced in 2015,” Miller said. “We want to get a little back and forth with the audience to keep it fun and keep the crowd engaged.”
The celebration starts at 9 p.m. and runs until 1 a.m.
Food options abound, as Main Street Deli will stay open late, Rosenfeld’s Jewish Delicatessen and Crush ‘n Crab will operate food trucks, and Eastern Shore Kettle Corn will sell snacks.
Additionally, the Atlantic Hotel will provide an outdoor bar.
Portions of downtown Berlin will be closed, from Main and West streets to Main and Jefferson streets, starting at 5 p.m.
Parking is available at town hall, St. Paul’s Church, the post office and the Main Street parking lots near Leaky Pete’s and Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services. Residents are encouraged to walk.
Wells said she expected between 3,000-5,000 people, “depending on the weather.”
“It’s just a chance to be able to come downtown and see all your friends and neighbors, and to ring in the new year in America’s ‘coolest’ small town,” she said.
“We’ll have fun with it,” Miller said. “Obviously there will be some comedic banter, but ultimately I think the event should be something that conveys the gratitude that we all have for our beautiful town, and for our families and friends.”