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River Aiken, 3 of York, watches the children's balloon drop from his father John's arms at Central Market Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square.
River Aiken, 3 of York, watches the children's balloon drop from his father John's arms at Central Market Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square. Chris Dunn, York Daily Record
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New Year's Eve hats and regalia decorate a Yorktowne Hotel side table Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square.
New Year's Eve hats and regalia decorate a Yorktowne Hotel side table Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square. Chris Dunn, York Daily Record
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Mudhook Brewing Co. owner Jeff Lau catches a pint of Mudhook's Belgium Double from a 35-foot drop to mark Belgium's midnight at 6 p.m. Dec. 31, 2015.
Mudhook Brewing Co. owner Jeff Lau catches a pint of Mudhook's Belgium Double from a 35-foot drop to mark Belgium's midnight at 6 p.m. Dec. 31, 2015. Chris Dunn, FlipSidePA
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The white rose is suspended for its midnight drop in Continental Square Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square.
The white rose is suspended for its midnight drop in Continental Square Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square. Chris Dunn, York Daily Record
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Brothers Amarie Brady, 7, and Ashawn Creque, 8, play with long balloons in Central Market Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square.
Brothers Amarie Brady, 7, and Ashawn Creque, 8, play with long balloons in Central Market Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square. Chris Dunn, York Daily Record
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Emma Hartman, 9 of York Township, chooses a New Year's Eve necklace and crown alongside sister Grace, 5, at Central Market Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square.
Emma Hartman, 9 of York Township, chooses a New Year's Eve necklace and crown alongside sister Grace, 5, at Central Market Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square. Chris Dunn, York Daily Record
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Luz Patterson paints 7-year-old Azyah Walker's face in Central Market Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square.
Luz Patterson paints 7-year-old Azyah Walker's face in Central Market Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square. Chris Dunn, York Daily Record
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Nina Amaya, on stilts as an "Abominable Snow Fairy," greets children and parents outside Central Market Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square.
Nina Amaya, on stilts as an "Abominable Snow Fairy," greets children and parents outside Central Market Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square. Chris Dunn, York Daily Record
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Gabriel McGettigan, 8 of West Manchester Township, his brother Liam, 6, and sister Fiona, 5, and other children react to a magician's trick in Central Market Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square.
Gabriel McGettigan, 8 of West Manchester Township, his brother Liam, 6, and sister Fiona, 5, and other children react to a magician's trick in Central Market Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square. Chris Dunn, York Daily Record
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A young boy sits on a man's shoulders in anticipation of the children's balloon drop at Central Market Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square.
A young boy sits on a man's shoulders in anticipation of the children's balloon drop at Central Market Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square. Chris Dunn, York Daily Record
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About 1,000 balloons sit in netting suspended from Central Market's ceiling for the children's balloon drop Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square.
About 1,000 balloons sit in netting suspended from Central Market's ceiling for the children's balloon drop Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square. Chris Dunn, York Daily Record
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Members of the Gettysburg Big Band perform at the New Year's Eve Gala at the Yorktowne Hotel Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square.
Members of the Gettysburg Big Band perform at the New Year's Eve Gala at the Yorktowne Hotel Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square. Chris Dunn, York Daily Record
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Couples dance to live music by the Gettysburg Big Band at the New Year's Eve Gala at the Yorktowne Hotel Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities.
Couples dance to live music by the Gettysburg Big Band at the New Year's Eve Gala at the Yorktowne Hotel Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. Chris Dunn, FlipSidePA
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Stephen Yambro of York Haven and Stephanie Abramo of Dover Township dance the tango at the New Year's Eve Gala at the Yorktowne Hotel Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015.
Stephen Yambro of York Haven and Stephanie Abramo of Dover Township dance the tango at the New Year's Eve Gala at the Yorktowne Hotel Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015. Chris Dunn, FlipSidePA
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Emily and Aaron House of Manheim Township dance together during the New Year's Eve Gala at the Yorktowne Hotel Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square.
Emily and Aaron House of Manheim Township dance together during the New Year's Eve Gala at the Yorktowne Hotel Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square. Chris Dunn, York Daily Record
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A man wears a New Year's Eve headband backwards while watching fireworks to mark the first seconds of Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, during York City's New Year's Eve celebration.
A man wears a New Year's Eve headband backwards while watching fireworks to mark the first seconds of Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, during York City's New Year's Eve celebration. Chris Dunn, FlipSidePA
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Temple University classmates Paige Gross and Joe Brandt watch fireworks marking the first seconds of Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square.
Temple University classmates Paige Gross and Joe Brandt watch fireworks marking the first seconds of Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. A children's New Year's Eve party was held in Central Market, with an 8 p.m. balloon drop preceding the city's White Rose midnight drop in Continental Square. Chris Dunn, York Daily Record
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Shawn Avaritt of Mount Wolf and Cheryl Criswell of Jacobus embrace at the conclusion of the New Year's Eve midnight countdown Jan. 1, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities.
Shawn Avaritt of Mount Wolf and Cheryl Criswell of Jacobus embrace at the conclusion of the New Year's Eve midnight countdown Jan. 1, during York City's New Year's Eve festivities. Chris Dunn, FlipSidePA
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    It was only 8 p.m., but to the hundreds of children at Central Market House in York who couldn’t make it to midnight, it was the start of their New Year.

    Close to 2,000 people crowded in the food court area of the market under a net of 850 balloons for an early New Year's Eve countdown and balloon drop. That’s up from about 1,000 last year, organizer Mary Yeaple, of York City Events, said.

    Sisters Alex and Bella Wetzel of Windsor Township said the moments before the balloons dropped were very loud and crazy, and they were packed in like sardines, but it was still a lot of fun.

    “It’s something they’ll remember,” their mom, Laura Wetzel, said.

    Other activities at the third annual children’s event included face painting, glitter tattoos, science demonstrations, a magic show, inflatables and crafts.

    The white rose drop countdown and fireworks followed at midnight in Continental Square.

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