Happy New Year’s, 2024, at Knott’s Berry Farm!

I had to try something new and went to Knott’s Berry Farm to watch the New Year come in instead of watching on it on television! It was about 9 p.m. when I arrived at the park. There were a mix of families, young people, and adults at the park, in other words, a regular Knott’s crowd. As such, it was very comfortable to be in the press of people, nothing too wild. There were hats and horns given out which I discovered was at the very end of the Ghost Rider attraction called the Gold Mine Trail. So of course I took the Ghost Town path, impressed to see the Christmas lights and decorations, and then seeing the Christmas tree. 

Just 10 seconds were left of 2023 on the Sky Cabin tower, photo by the author.

At several places, there was projections of “Knott’s Berry Farm: Happy New Year 2024.” It was also during a walk through Ghost Town, when thee was the Snow & Glow event with a full snow fury projected from the buildings, complete with Christmas music. It was great to finally catch it at night. One of my usual things to do was Pan for Gold, but haven’t gotten around to it, but this time there weren’t many prospectors. I think the best way to start a new year is to find some 22k gold! If you haven’t done so, begin 2024 panning for gold, eureka! This is at the entrance of Ghost Rider, don’t miss it! There was some fun singing and music from Midnight Hiatus at the Calico Mine Stage. 

The beginning of the Midnight Fireworks Spectacular, author’s photo.

At the Boardwalk Ballroom was the Jitterbug Pop Swing Band, which was on a break at the time, looked like fun with dance instructors and Jitterbug Jumpers! “Jump, Jive An’ Wail!” I hope this returns or is a regular feature. There were many other entertainers for the event , I was able only to check out a few of them, Midnight Hiatus was playing just before the countdown! I liked seeing the steam billow from the Ghost Town & Calico Railroad! The countdown at the Sky Cabin tower drew crowds which cheered with the new year as the Midnight Fireworks Spectacular heralded the new year! The park closed at 1 a.m. Knott’s Merry Farm concludes on January 7th so there is still time to catch holiday celebrations!  

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