The following performers and groups will be participating in this year's New Year's celebration:
Click on performers below for more information.
Dance
- Charles River Ballet
- Ballroom Dance New England
- Needham Dance Theatre
- O'Shea Chaplin Academy of Irish Dance
- Great Plain Squares
- Betty Hood Merengue
Music
- Longwood Opera
- Jerry Wasserman, Chris Pahud and others with the Homegrown Coffee House
- Needham Concert Society
- Beth DeSombre
- Sound Investment
- West Newton Ceili Band
- Youth Chamber Ensembles
- John Kirk Family
- Plugged In Teen Bands
- Kirsten & Dave
- Melodius Funk
- The Singing Trooper
- NHS Fermata Nowhere
- NHS Haydn Trio
Arts and Crafts
- Ice sculptor from Brookline Ice Company
- Quinobequin Quilters
- Needham Art Association
- Parent Talk Crafts
Children's / Family Entertainment
- Magician Chris Bolter
- Pumpernickel Puppets
- Creative Movement and Arts Center
- Johanna Sweet, storyteller
- Katie Latimer, storyteller
- Cindy Rivka Marshall, storyteller
- Matt Leskanic, magic tricks
Arts and Crafts
- Quinobequin Quilters
- Needham Art Association
Comedy
- Comedy Hypnotist, Jim Spinnato
Sporting Events
- Needham New Year's Day 5K
