Beverly’s New Year

Beverly’s New Year will take place on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 from 3:30-7:00pm on Cabot Street. It’s been the North Shore’s BEST Family-Friendly Celebration of the New Year for 26 years! Join us for Curious Creatures, Discovery Zone, Kids’ Countdown Beach Ball Drop, Balloons, Games & Prizes, Celebrity Authors, Cookie Decorating, Arts & Crafts, Grand Procession Parade and more!

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Admission buttons on sale now. You can also buy at the event – cash only!

Regular price buttons $8 from Dec 20-31 at
Aubuchon Hardware (50 Enon St)
Beverly Bank, A Division of North Shore Bank (254 Cabot St)
Henry’s Market (588 Cabot St)
Sterling Y (254 Essex St)

Performances & activities require admission button. Kids age 2 and under are free. Grand Procession Parade and Kids’ Countdown Beach Ball Drop are free.

Getting Here ( + )( - )

Printable map and schedule

Cabot Street will be closed to cars from Pond St to Bow St. Parking is available on side streets in the area and in city lots behind businesses on Cabot Street.

Downtown Parking Information

Applications ( + )( - )

If you would like to sponsor –https://www.bevmain.org/business-resources/advertising-sponsorship-opportunities/

If you would like to be a food vendor next year – https://www.bevmain.org/food-vendor/

If you would like to perform next year – https://www.bevmain.org/performer-application/

Schedule ( + )( - )

Download printable map and schedule

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES	TIME	LOCATION	PRICE
Curious Creatures (three shows)	3:30-4:00 4:15-4:45 5:00-5:30	Cabot Street Y	Button
Celebrity Authors	3:30 – 5:30	First Baptist Church	Button
“Amelia’s Amazing Space Adventures” read by author Evonne Blanchard 3:30-4, “The Elephant Dentist” read by author Elizabeth-Jade M. Beattie from 4-4:30, “Joey and Iggy’s Great Adventure” read by author Mary Theo from 4:30-5, “Tippy Finds a Home” read by author Mary Beth Stevens from 5-5:30

Kids’ Arts and Crafts Activity with Hammer and Stain North Shore	3:30 – 5:00	First Parish UU Church – downstairs	Button
Discovery Zone – interactive activities	3:30 – 5:30	First Parish UU Church – upstairs	Button
Check out four Discovery Zone stations – Bell Ringing with The Zen Center, Yoga with The Village Oasis, Recycle plastics into an Eco Brick and Learn to say “Happy New Year” and Countdown in seven different languages

Cookie Decorating courtesy of Henry’s Market (while supplies last)	3:30 – 5:30	Montserrat College of Art – lower level 248 Cabot St	Button
Games & Prizes	3:30 – 5:30	Montserrat College of Art – lower level 248 Cabot St	Button
“Celebrate 2020” DIY Selfies	3:30 – 5:30	First Baptist Church – lobby	Button
Face Painting, Balloon Artistry and Giveaways for Kids (doors may close early due to capacity)	3:30 – 5:00	Beverly Bank, A Division of North Shore Bank (254 Cabot St)	Free
Costume Selection for The Grand Procession Parade	4:00 – 5:30	Montserrat College of Art – hallway inside 248 Cabot St	Free
Lineup for The Grand Procession Parade – everyone is welcome	5:45 – 6:00	Montserrat College of Art – behind 248 Cabot St	Free
The Grand Procession Parade	6:00 – 6:30	Outside on Cabot Street	Free
Kids’ Countdown & Beach Ball Drop	6:45 sharp	Outside Cabot Street	Free

WHERE TO EAT	TIME	LOCATION	PRICE
Cocoa, Coffee & Treats	3:30 – 5:00	First Parish UU Church	Prices Vary
Supper & Sweets	3:30 – 7:00	First Baptist Church	Prices Vary
Cafes & restaurants downtown	Hours Vary	Cabot Street	Prices Vary

*Buttons do not guarantee admission to a specific event. Seating is first-come, first-served. No refunds**. Artists, sites and schedules subject to change.*

Sponsors ( + )( - )

Thanks to our sponsors!

Delta Electronics Mfg. Corp.

Harborlight Nursery School

State Representative Jerry Parisella

Sterling Insurance Agency

The Remodeling Company

Media Sponsor
The Salem News

In Kind Sponsors

Archer Insurance
Aubuchon Hardware
Beverly Emergency Management Agency (BEMA)
Copper Dog Books
Ecobricks.us
First Baptist Church of Beverly
First Parish Unitarian Church
Greater Beverly YMCA
Hammer and Stain North Shore
Henry’s Market
Montserrat College of Art
Mudeye Puppet Company
Prides Crossing Confections
Sterling Center YMCA
The Castle: A Board Game Cafe
The Village Oasis
Zen Center North Shore

Please note – No outside solicitation of any kind is allowed at Beverly’s New Year. Only vendors who are approved by the Beverly’s New Year committee are allowed to sell or give away merchandise at Beverly’s New Year. Events and vendors are subject to change.

By attending Beverly’s New Year, you are authorizing Beverly Main Streets and our partners to potentially include you in photos/video. All photos/video are property of Beverly Main Streets and may be used to promote this & other events in the future. Please no pets, bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, hover boards, unauthorized drones, etc.

Cabot Street will be closed to cars from Pond St to Bow St from 3:00-7:30pm. Some businesses may remain open. Off-street parking is available. Buttons do not guarantee admission to a specific event. Seating is first-come, first-served. No refunds. Artists, sites and schedules subject to change.