From 6 to 7:30 p.m., a children's countdown will be at Continental Square, which will include face painting, a musical performance by the York County Youth Development Center and inflatable rides.
Groove Jones will lead off the grand-finale celebration, beginning at 10:45 p.m.
The band will play through the dropping of the White Rose and fireworks display at midnight.
In addition to the performances, there will be food and hot beverages for sale for attendees.
Parking will be available for $5.75 per vehicle in the King and Philadelphia street garages.
For more information, visit, www.yorkcity.org/newyearsrevolution.
If you go
What: New Year's Revolution
When: 6 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. Monday
Where: Continental Square
Cost: Free
Online
To find more holiday activities in and around York, visit the FlipSide holiday page at www.yorkblog.com/flipside/holidays.
Dance the night away
What: The New Years Eve Gala will include the Gettysburg Big Band Orchestra.
Where: The Yorktown Hotel, 48 E. Market St., York
Details: Full course sit down dinner with a choice of three entrees, noise makers and champagne at midnight for $75 per person or come for the dance only for $35 per person. Dinner is served at 7:30 p.m. Band starts at 9 p.m. Dress is black tie optional. Contact Vera Kywa at 717- 751-2475 or verakywa@2Danc.com for reservations.
Other cities
Hanover
When: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Guthrie Memorial Library, 2 Library Place, Hanover
Details: This is a fundraiser for celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the founding of Hanover and the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Hanover. Tickets cost $50. The night will include music, food, a cash bar and a midnight champagne toast.
Lancaster
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Lancaster Family YMCA and Clipper Magazine Stadium in Downtown Lancaster
Details: From 5 to 8:45 p.m. you can hear comedians and music, go ice skating and have your face painted, among other festivities at the YMCA. At 9 p.m., you can head over to the stadium for fireworks. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.
Mechanicsburg
When: 10 p.m.
Where: Downtown Mechanicsburg
Details: mechanicsburgchamber.org.
Red Lion
When: Events begin at 5 p.m.
Where: Several locations in Red Lion
Details: Instead of dropping something, the town raises a cigar at midnight. It does so to commemorate the borough's famous cigar factories. Fireworks are part of the celebration.
Dillsburg
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Baltimore Street
Details: The town drops a pickle every year. Visit dillsburg.com for more details.
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