It has persisted even through the dread of COVID-19 the last two years. The event draws sizable crowds to the city's downtown for a drink, dancing and the chance to wish neighbors a happy New Year. Passaic, by contrast, began it's piñata dive in 2018 and has kept it going ever since, even in bad weather. It remains something of an anomaly in New Jersey for its staying power, even as other would-be traditions have come and gone.Īt the end of 2010, "Jersey Shore" star Snooki was lowered in a giant hamster ball in Seaside Heights to ring in the new year.Įleven years earlier, as part of its millennial celebration, Point Pleasant embraced its shore-town vibe and dropped a mossbunker fish, also known as a menhadden.īoth were apparent one-offs. Passaic is part of of a growing list of cities that lower iconic objects to the ground as they turn the page on the calendar. The story of a song: The story of a song: Here's why 'auld acquaintance' can't be forgot Local DJs will provide entertainment, and adult beverages will be sold.Īfter it's lowered at midnight, the piñata will spew confetti among the crowd. for those celebrating, especially those heading home."Ĭrafted by 3Reyes Dulcelandia ("Three Kings Candyland"), a Passaic candy shop, the piñata will be hauled up and then lowered down the side of 663 Main Ave., a 12-story building that is also home to the city's Board of Education, a gym and, on the street level, a Mama Sushi restaurant. "We allow our restaurants to be open to 5 a.m.
"We want to help out local businesses and keep our residents safe by keeping off the roads," Lora said. Revelers can decide to attend at the last minute, and Passaic has lots to offer in the way of restaurants, he added. For one, getting into and out of the Passaic County city is way cheaper and pretty painless, he said. The 5-year-old tradition is an attractive substitute for spending the night in Times Square for several reasons, said Mayor Hector Lora. On Thursday, Passaic workers hoisted an 11-foot-wide piñata atop the city's highest building in preparation for the annual New Year's Eve plunge. In North Jersey, the party of choice for many will be in Passaic, which is once again offering a local alterative to joining the masses packed into midtown Manhattan.
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