Haverhill kicks off its 375th anniversary tonight with a YesterYear Ball and tickets were still available as of this morning.
The event begins at 5 p.m. at DiBurro’s Function Facility, 887 Boston Road. Although not required, participants are encouraged to wear costumes from any era. Music is being provided by the B-Street Bombers. Dinner, games, dancing, costume judging and raffle are also on the agenda. In fact, the raffle prize is a large screen television that will remain on during the night for diehard Patriots fans.
Tickets are $35 per person and may be purchased online at activityreg (choose Haverhill, then Register, Programs and Activities, YesterYear Ball), at the Citizens Center (second floor) or at the door. If planning to buy at the door, email Kerry Fitzgerald at [email protected] to reserve a ticket.
Celebratory events continue throughout the weekend at Haverhill Stadium/Riverside Park with concerts, children’s tent, food, beer garden and other activities.
Friday, Sept. 11
6 p.m.: The Gentlemen Songsters Barbershop Music
7:15 p.m.: Ayla Brown (2006 American Idol contestant and Massachusetts native)
Saturday, Sept. 12
10:45 a.m.: Glee/Talent Contest Finale
2 p.m.: Airtight, seven-piece band
3:45 p.m.: EJ Ouellette and the Crazy Maggy Band
5:30 p.m.: Jillian Cardarelli
7:30 p.m.: Face to Face/Elton John & Billy Joel Tribute Band
Kid’s Tent: face painting, fun activities, arts and crafts and
Entertainment including Michael Zerphy Stage Show, Peter the Magician, Kuddles the Clown Balloon Animals, Dan Buttersworth Marionette Show and Louis B. Mayer’s “Wizard Of Oz” at 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 13
8-10:30 a.m.: Free Breakfast
Noon: Ta Dilina Greek Music
1:45 p.m.: BelClare Irish Fiddle Music
3:30 p.m.: Sons of Italy Band
5 p.m.: Boogaloo Swamies Cajun Music
6:45 p.m.: Combo Sabroso’ Salsa Music