“I’m excited for the fireworks and the drones,” said Summer Gonzalez.
Baltimoreans and visitors of all ages were ready for New Year’s Eve at the Inner Harbor with live music and ice skating preceding the big fireworks show. And, new this year, there was a choreographed drone show.
“It’s kind of a modern way to do it. I think it’s a nice way to customize it and make it about Baltimore,” said Todd Yuhanick, interim CEO of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts.
As the promenade filled up Sunday, all anyone could talk about was the major win at The Bank.
“I think this team’s different than 2019,” Ravens fan Nate Ritter said.
“It’s a beautiful game, and what a nice New Year’s present,” another fan said.
The same goes for Miami Dolphins fans, with the phrase “new year, new me” taking on a new meaning for the Gonzalez family.
“I’m tired of the Dolphins. My heart is broken. I’m born and raised in Miami, and they let me down too much, so I switched it up. Wherever there’s Florida players is where I represent, so Lamar Jackson is from Florida, and that’s what I represent today. Go Ravens,” Dolphins-turned-Ravens fan Chico Gonzalez said.
“I decided to take off that jersey, throw it away and put some Lamar Jackson on there,” Dolphins-turned-Ravens fan Chico Gonzalez Jr. said.
They’re just some of the many visitors choosing to ring in the new year in Baltimore.
“It was nice to travel for the holidays. It’s New Year’s Eve. We’re somewhere different. We’re together and that’s all that matters,” visitor Priscilla Gonzalez said.
This New Year’s Eve, the flock, including its newest members, is bringing in 2024 with one common call: “Happy New Year! Let’s go Ravens!” Chico Gonzalez said.
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