Over 700 people looked up at the countdown to watch over 2,500 balloons tumbling down at the Museum’s annual Balloon Drop on December 31.

Some people collected them and some batted them around like a volley ball. All were smiling.

Around the corner was a milder sort of balloon drop for the under 4 age group.

Several people worked into the early hours of the morning getting it all ready.

The balloons are put in big nets and tied to the ceiling, ready to go.

Happy New Year to all!

–Jean Schulz