Holiday

Ralph Piacquadio of Pyrotechnico said they are excited to supply the traditional fireworks display to Philadelphia.

"We love Philadelphia. We love doing fireworks here because the city of Philadelphia loves fireworks," he said  

Preparations are underway for a spectacular showing of coordinated explosions along the banks of the Delaware River to bring in the New Year.

"Not only will these make a dramatic scene in the sky, but you feel them. This is the stuff that you feel when it pushes on your chest and makes you feel like, 'Oh boy, there's some power up there,'" Piacquadio said. 

For the 14th year, those with great balance can enjoy the sights and sounds of the fireworks from the River Rink at Penn's Landing.

"We've got fortune tellers, we've got Mummers, we've got food, entertainment and it's from 11p.m. to 1 a.m. It's a non-alcoholic, family-friendly way to ring in the New Year," said Laurie Curtin Heinerichs Penn's Landing Corp. 

Not only will revelers in Philadelphia be able to enjoy the show, but those across the river will be able to take part in the festivities.

Aboard the Battleship New Jersey, party goers will be enjoying an annual party held on the historic vessel. 

"A $7 donation goes towards the ship, gets you on board the ship, on the decks," said Jack Willard with the Battleship New Jersey. "We'll have music, we'll have drinks, we'll have food, we'll have prizes we'll give away."

And of course, it's not New Year's in Philadelphia without the Mummers. 

As groups make their final preparations for the annual New Year's Day competition, those curious about what it takes to coordinate a Mummers show can get a sneak peek at MummersFest at the Convention Center.

Mummers fans can get a sneak peak at the show by can showing their 2008 Mummers Fancy Brigade Finale ticket for free admission to MummersFest at the Philadelphia Convention Center.

If you want to enjoy the party from the comfort of your own home, you can enjoy the show live on CBS 3 and CBS3.com beginning Monday night at 11:30 p.m.

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