13th Ludington ball drop is New Year’s Eve

13th Ludington ball drop is New Year’s Eve

LUDINGTON — The 13th Pure Ludington New Year’s Eve ball will take place on Sunday, Dec. 31 in downtown Ludington.

Festivities kick off at 9 p.m. on Ludington Avenue where participants can enjoy music, a beer tent, and the ball drop. The lit ball will be dropped at the stroke of midnight, followed by a fireworks display downtown.

Other highlights of the evening include:

• Free, family entertainment.
• Beer, wine and seltzer available for purchase.
• Commemorative light-up glasses for sale.
• Music by a DJ.
• Warm-up stations at downtown businesses hosting their own NYE events.
• Free rides home through the Safe Rides program.

Volunteer registration for New Year’s Eve is happening now at downtownludington.org/nye. Hotel and Safe Rides information is also available on the website.