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Rockport New Year’s Eve will have an exciting program of activities for kids this year. Children’s activities will begin at 4:00 and culminate with a parade of lighted parasols and an early New Year celebration at 6:00. All activities are free for children age 12 and under, but accompanying adults must have a button.
Activities include a performance of Animal Kingdom by award-winning hip-hop dance troupe Trend N Motion and return performances by popular family entertainers Jenny the Juggler and Joe Howard. Children can drop in at the Rockport Art Association studio between 4:00 and 5:45 to decorate their parasols for the parade. Click here [https://rnye.org] for a schedule and more information.
There will also be a free early parasol workshop on December 28 at the First Congregational Church.
Decorate a parasol to bring to Rockport New Year’s Eve Parade
and participate in a puppet pageant
Suggested ages: 4 – 10 years
At the First Congregational Church of Rockport, 12 School St
Thursday, December 28th, 10am – 12 noon
Event is free, but registration in advance is necessary:
Rockport’s much-anticipated annual year-end celebration of the arts is back with a bang promising yet again an unforgettable night of entertainment for all ages!
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Rockport, this year’s festivities will unfold at twelve downtown venues, including halls, churches, and restaurants, all conveniently located within easy walking distance of one another.
Guests of all ages can expect a diverse range of entertainment, including live music, dance performances, poetry readings, fun magic shows, captivating juggling acts, and enchanting puppetry. For the little ones at Spiran Hall, Congregational Church Hall and Rockport Art Association & Museum will host a series of kid-friendly activities. Beginning at 4pm at Rockport Art Association Studio kids will decorate their parasols, then parade down Broadway to Harvey Park at 6pm for an early New Year’s Eve celebration as we countdown of the Confetti Cannon Shots.
To gain access to all these incredible events, attendees are encouraged to purchase a commemorative button now accessible through our website at www.rockportnye.org.
Best of all, some events are entirely free of charge and children under 12 are always free!
Prepare to be dazzled as some of our favorite performers return this year, alongside exciting new acts making their debut appearance.
Here’s a sneak peek of performances to date: (a work in progress)
Trend In Motion: This high-energy hip-hop dance troupe will present their captivating “Animal Kingdom” show for kids, followed by a performance suitable for all ages.
Rhiannon Hurst and Friends: Immerse yourself in the sultry sounds of jazz standards performed by the enchanting Rhiannon Hurst quartet, including Steve Lacey on guitar.
Kemp Harris Group: Prepare to be serenaded by the soulful tunes of singer-songwriter and activist Kemp Harris and his band as they deliver a blues, jazz, and R&B extravaganza.
NEW THIS YEAR:
Sol Y Canto: Enjoy original songs distinguished by poetic, often quirky lyrics set in a framework of varied musical styles with surprising twists. Their arrangements of classic and contemporary Latin tunes are always fresh and unique. The Squeezebox Stompers, A terrific Boston area Americana Roots band performing Americana, Cajun, zydeco, blues, folk, and originals. Members of the band have received
Boston Music Awards and Songwriting Awards. They are known for their step-lively up-beat music inspiring audiences to get up and dance.
Rockport New Year’s Eve 2023 is set to be an unforgettable night of celebration, bringing the community together to usher in the New Year with style, grace, and an abundance of artistic flair. www.rockportnye.org
Beauport Service Shuttle will be available from Dock Square to Whistle Stop Shops!
For media inquiries, please contact: Kathy Carusone at kcarusone@gmail.com
About Rockport New Year’s Eve: Rockport New Year’s Eve is an annual celebration of the arts that has been a cherished tradition in Rockport, [Location], for years. This beloved event showcases a diverse array of performances and activities, uniting the community in a celebration of creativity and talent on the cusp of a new year. For more information, visit rnye.org.
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Kate and I are going to feature one or two local places to buy holiday gifts each day highlighting the fact that there’s no need to buy your presents online or trudge up to the mall. There’s excellent places to shop right here in Gloucester. For more visit www.goodmorninggloucester.com
Cruise into 2024 amidst the waves and beneath the stars aboard Beauport Cruiselines!
Our can’t-miss New Year’s Eve Cruise will feature a sparkling Champagne Toast, Lively DJ Entertainment, delectable Passed Hors D’oevres, a delicious Mac & Cheese Martini Bar a Chinese Food Feast, and more! What better way to sail into the New Year?
Kate and I are going to feature one or two local places to buy holiday gifts each day highlighting the fact that there’s no need to buy your presents online or trudge up to the mall. There’s excellent places to shop right here in Gloucester. For more visit www.goodmorninggloucester.com
Gloucester Firefighters and staff from Addison Gilbert Hospital’s Access Services Department stand together after puchasing toys for the Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund. (Courtesy Gloucester Fire Department)
Chief Eric Smith is pleased to share that the Gloucester Fire Department has joined forces with Addison Gilbert Hospital’s Access Services Department to raise money to fill the holiday store of the Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund.
The Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund has been helping children in need on Cape Ann have a brighter Christmas for nearly a decade now, providing toys to more than 1,250 children in Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester by the Sea, Essex and Ipswich.
The fund provides gifts to children whose families are struggling financially by operating a holiday store filled with gifts that children can choose from to make their holidays a little brighter. The store is operated by Wellspring House in Gloucester, and Pathways for Kids, with major support from Sen. Bruce Tarr and Action Inc.
This year, the Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund toy store is located at Pathways for Kids, 29 Emmerson Ave., Gloucester.
Gloucester Firefighters Dean DeCoste, Mike Michell, Lukas McRobb and Lieutenants Bud Doucette and Tom Sayess have all collected cash donations for the toy drive during the week of Thanksgiving. They also launched a GoFundMe page to raise additional funds, and toys were collected at Gloucester Fire Headquarters.
The need is greater than ever this year, as 366 children between ages 12 and 18 have signed up for assistance.
On Wednesday, Dec. 13, Gloucester firefighters and staff from Addison Gilbert Hospital’s Access Services Department setoff for Walmart in Danvers to purchase new, unwrapped gifts to add to the toys collected, and those gifts were delivered on Thursday, Dec. 14.
“We, along with Addison Gilbert Hospital’s Access Services Department, would like to personally thank all those who have contributed or will contribute to this holiday effort,” said Chief Smith. “This is a great cause and a great organization here on Cape Ann.”
A Gloucester Fire engine filled with toys heading to the Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund. (Courtesy Gloucester Fire Department)Gloucester Firefighters bought toys for the Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund before delivering them. (Courtesy Gloucester Fire Department)Gloucester Firefighters who participated in the effort. From left are Firefighters Brandon Parsons, Dean DeCoste, and Wellington Machado, Capt. Nicholas Oullette and Firefighter Joseph DeSalvo. (Courtesy Gloucester Fire Department)
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From the Grace Center to Virgilio’s, Main Street is deckin’ the halls. Look closely to see ‘Brooke the Virgilio Reindeer’ smiling through their wreath!
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