This year’s celebration will be really tough to top. Beginning at 2 p.m. with ice skating at USM and ending with fireworks at 9 p.m., the fun never stopped and the people kept coming. In fact, for the first time in 11 years, all 600 wristbands were sold, resulting in having to use stickers for additional admission tickets.

The Shoestring Theater turned Gorham’s Council Chambers into a place for imaginations to be all things Peter Pan while down the hall, Don Roy’s Acadian musicians were playing some fun, toe-tapping music. In Shaw Gym, the stands were filled with families ready to see unusual animals, up close and personal, while others laughed with our favorite ventriloquist and his friends. Oh yes, the balloon magic and the face painting – performing artists extraordinaire!

The evening wrapped up at the High School with some returning favorites along with new performers who didn’t disappoint. Dancers, robots, singers, comedians, good food, musicians, and one truly amazing King Pong. And, not to omit…the fabulous fireworks with just a touch of soft falling snow…WOW.

No better way to say Happy New Year to Gorham!