NYE Midnight Muskrat Dive

Ring in the New Year in Historic Downtown Princess Anne, Maryland. Help our very own Marshall Muskrat welcome 2025 as he descends to Somerset Avenue at midnight.
Bring your family and friends for music, dancing, great food and drinks, and, of course, lots of quirky family fun! The celebration starts at 10 pm and admission is FREE. The muskrat drops at midnight, as we welcome 2025!
NEW THIS YEAR – Meet our GIANT new Marshal Muskrat mascot! At midnight, the “real” Marshall Muskrat will dive from a 30ft height, illuminated by a special LED light display, as he dives into the New Year!
Food:
Free! Fresh-shucked oysters at our Oyster Bar
Free! Smith Island Cake
FREE!
Live music with “A Breath of Fresh Air”
Family-friendly activities throughout the evening, including:
Muskrat Photo Booth
Giveaways & Prizes
New Year’s Eve essentials will be available, including:
Free! New Year’s Hats, Noisemakers & Party Favors
Free! Sparkling Cider Toast at Midnight
Event location: Historic Downtown Princess Anne, Maryland – along Somerset Avenue, between The Washington Hotel and UMES Hawks’ Corner. Marshall Muskrat will dive into 2023 at midnight! Note: Somerset Avenue will be closed from Broad Street to Prince William Street from 8 pm until 1 am. Parking, just beyond the street closure, is free.
The New Year’s Eve Midnight Muskrat Dive is hosted by Main Street Princess Anne.

EVENT DETAILS

Venue: Downtown Princess Anne
Address: Somerset Ave. Princess Anne, MD
Date: 2024-12-31
Start Time: 21:00
End Time: 23:59