CONWAY — With the forecast calling for clear skies Thursday evening, the stage is set for saying goodbye (and good riddance!) to 2020 and hello to hopefully better times in 2021 as Community Celebrations presents its annual New Year’s Eve fireworks in North Conway’s Schouler Park at 9:30 p.m.
“I received lots of calls from people yesterday and they’re all pretty excited about the fireworks,” said John Eastman, director of the town of Conway’s Parks and Recreation Department, who annually oversees the fireworks display which is presented by Atlas Fireworks.
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