HOUGHTON — Ring in 2024 on Houghton’s downtown pier with a Yooper-style chook drop. Gather at the canal by 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 on the Houghton Pier for a classic NYE celebration. Enjoy music until midnight from Party Sounds, a Hancock DJ service. Spend the final moments of 2023 with your friends or family and brave the cold for a Keweenaw midnight countdown. Visit Keweenaw and the City of Houghton are excited to present this first-time event.
The Houghton NYE Chook Drop invites all to be a part of the new year's spectacle. Enjoy a classic drop at midnight on Houghton’s waterfront pier, signifying the start of 2024 and celebrating the end of 2023. Stay cozy around the fire as you ring in this new year. Chooks are the name of the soft and hardy hats people wear to stay warm during winter. Sometimes called beanies, the hats are a popular staple in the Keweenaw much like plaid. The brand Yooper Chook popularized the style in 2009 and remains a leading brand in the Upper Peninsula.
Join Visit Keweenaw and the City of Houghton for a festive first-time event on the pier this New Year’s Eve from 11:30 p.m. to Midnight. Wear warm clothes and bring your friends and family!