10 things to do for New Year’s Eve weekend at the Jersey Shore | Pier Village

It’s been … a year.

With plenty of reasons to hope for a better 2022, we’re all looking to kick it off on the right foot. So why not use those feet to dance, ice skate, or stand outside to watch the ball (or keg) drop?

From fireworks to live entertainment, food specials and more, here at 10 things to do to celebrate New Year’s Eve weekend at the Shore.

Ice skating, fireworks and more at Pier Village

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Pier Village with ice skating at the Flight on Ice rink, a fireworks display and special countdowns for the kids. 

From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, the rink will be open for regular sessions all day. There also will be special kids’ countdowns every hour on the hour, which will include Disney characters on ice, party favors, a mocktail toast, music and more.

From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. will be the New Year’s Eve Fire & Ice celebration hosted by The Frozen Sisters and Friends. Elsa and Anna from “Frozen,” Jasmine from “Aladdin” and Ariel from “The Little Mermaid” will be available for meet and greets.

Tickets are $15 per skater per session, but during the special fireworks skate, which kicks off at 9 p.m. with the fireworks display, tickets are $24 per skater.

Flight on Ice is on Centennial Drive in Long Branch. For more information, call 610-627-2100 or click here