• Home
  • News
    • UP 200
    • Local
    • Lansing Bureau
    • Washington D.C. Bureau
    • National
    • Insights
    • Watch 19 News Live
    • CBS News Live
    • Report News
  • Weather
    • Forecast + Conditions
    • Current Alerts
    • Interactive Radar
    • Cameras
    • Share Photos/Videos
    • Closings and Delays
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Life in the 906
    • The Yooper Goddess
WZMQ 19 News | CBS | MeTV Marquette
Clear

Marquette
Clear 37°

Clear

Escanaba
Clear 37°

Mostly Cloudy

Houghton
Mostly Cloudy 48°

Cloudy

Iron Mountain
Cloudy 45°

Watch
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • UP 200
    • Local
    • Lansing Bureau
    • Washington D.C. Bureau
    • National
    • Insights
    • Watch 19 News Live
    • CBS News Live
    • Report News
  • Weather
    • Forecast + Conditions
    • Current Alerts
    • Interactive Radar
    • Cameras
    • Share Photos/Videos
    • Closings and Delays
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Life in the 906
    • The Yooper Goddess
WZMQ 19 News | CBS | MeTV Marquette
No Result
View All Result
WZMQ 19 News | CBS | MeTV Marquette
No Result
View All Result

1 Weather Alert

View Details »

Things to know about Marquette’s NYE ball drop

by John Truitt
December 31, 2024
A A
Every year hundreds of people flock to Downtown Marquette for the annual New Year's Eve block party and ball drop.

Celebrating New Year's Eve ball drop 2023

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Every year hundreds of people flock to Downtown Marquette for the annual New Year’s Eve block party and ball drop.

Double Trouble Entertainment, Marquette’s DDA, and Travel Marquette are hosting this year’s event. The evening begins with a more kid-friendly ball drop for those who don’t want to stay up until midnight. This earlier version of the traditional midnight ball drop will begin at 6 p.m. with a family-friendly block party followed by the 8 p.m. ball drop.

“To allow, you know, the parents to bring their kids downtown, get their kids that excitement without needing to keep them up too late,” said DDA Promotional Director, Michael Bradford..

Then, at 10 pm, the Marquette New Year’s Eve block party begins with live DJs, plenty of food and drink, and dancing on the 100 block of West Washington Street. Double Trouble’s operations manager, Katherine Marsh, says New Year’s Eve night will have something for everyone.

“It’s going to be a huge block party on the Downtown block, you know, over outside of digs, we’ve got live music, we’ve got dancing, we’ve got fun lights, and we have our own custom New Year’s Eve Ball Drop “ball” that we’re dropping,” said Marsh.

As a reminder, the 100 block of West Washington will be closed to traffic from 10 am on New Year’s Eve until 6 am New Year’s Day. It’s recommended to get there early to get a good parking place.

“Basically, as soon as things start to pick up, even with the early ball drop for children, parking is free, said Bradford.

Michael Bradford of the DDA believes Marquette’s ball drop is a reflection of the community

“From all the lights, the music, the whole production is fantastic, and in my opinion, one of the best you know, in the Upper Peninsula,” said Bradford.

As with any large event like the ball drop, extra police will be on duty both on foot and on the roads.

“We are going to have officers specifically assigned to that downtown area for the ball drop, and we’ll also have officers specifically assigned to traffic enforcement, said Detective Chris Aldrich of The Marquette Police Department.

The police also encourage the use of a designated driver if alcohol is involved. For more information, including a map of where to park, and social district rules, please visit The DDA’s website downtownmarquette.org

Get WZMQ 19 anytime, anywhere

Download the app

AppleAndroid

Watch on TV

RokuFire TVZeam

Connect on social media

FacebookTwitterInstagram

More

A large group of local contractors and union workers rallied behind the same cause, to call on lawmakers to provide long-term funding for road infrastructure.
News

U.P. workers call for long-term road funding

September 3, 2025
News

Marquette advances brownfield plan for 401 West Washington; state review next

September 3, 2025
News

Planning Commission finalizes review for apartment complex in Marquette General Hospital Parking lot

September 2, 2025 - Updated on September 3, 2025
Today was the first day of classes for Marquette Senior High School, and before the first bell sounded, the student body was introduced to their new mascot.
News

MSHS Sentinels reveal their new mascot

September 2, 2025 - Updated on September 3, 2025
News

Tourist Park unveils new accessible playground

September 2, 2025
With a rich history of organized labor, Negaunee continues to pay tribute to the workers who built "Irontown USA"
News

Labor Day in Irontown, USA

September 1, 2025 - Updated on September 2, 2025
Next Post

WZMQ 19 Sports 6 pm 12/31/24

Michigan's Capitol building celebrates 146th birthday

  • Home
  • News
  • Weather
  • Sports
  • Features
  • Events
  • Programming
  • Station
WZMQ CBS | 19 News

© 2025 WZMQ, LLC | FCC Public File | EEO Report

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • UP 200
    • Local
    • Lansing Bureau
    • Washington D.C. Bureau
    • National
    • Insights
    • Watch 19 News Live
    • CBS News Live
    • Report News
  • Weather
    • Forecast + Conditions
    • Current Alerts
    • Interactive Radar
    • Cameras
    • Share Photos/Videos
    • Closings and Delays
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Life in the 906
    • The Yooper Goddess
  • Events
  • Programming
    • Programming Guide
    • CBS
    • MeTV
    • Start TV
    • Heroes & Icons
    • Court TV
    • ION
  • Station
    • About Us
    • Community Involvement
    • Mobile App
    • Meet the Team
    • Contact
    • Careers
    • Advertising
    • Request Copy of Story
    • FCC Public File
    • EEO Report
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • UP 200
    • Local
    • Lansing Bureau
    • Washington D.C. Bureau
    • National
    • Insights
    • Watch 19 News Live
    • CBS News Live
    • Report News
  • Weather
    • Forecast + Conditions
    • Current Alerts
    • Interactive Radar
    • Cameras
    • Share Photos/Videos
    • Closings and Delays
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Life in the 906
    • The Yooper Goddess
  • Events
  • Programming
    • Programming Guide
    • CBS
    • MeTV
    • Start TV
    • Heroes & Icons
    • Court TV
    • ION
  • Station
    • About Us
    • Community Involvement
    • Mobile App
    • Meet the Team
    • Contact
    • Careers
    • Advertising
    • Request Copy of Story
    • FCC Public File
    • EEO Report
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our privacy policy.