By AFRO Staff
The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts (BOPA) once again rang in the New Year with fireworks and a concert. This year’s installment featured entertainment from The Jonathan Gilmore Experience.
Joined by hundreds of area residents and visitors from the region, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and his wife,Hana, were on hand for the countdown into 2025 along with other Charm City leaders.
Dj Oji, kept the crowd moving and entertained those who braved the cold to usher in a new year. Extended hours at the Inner Harbor Ice Rink also gave an opportunity for all to come together for music, fireworks and family fun.
Mayor Brandon M. Scott speaks to residents as the countdown into 2025 begins. (Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Office of the Mayor / J.J. McQueen) 
Hana Scott and Tiffanie McCoy, owner and operator of Bird of Paradise Events, share a smile as they bring in 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Office of the Mayor / J.J. McQueen) 
Shelonda Stokes of the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore speaks to those gathered to celebrate the new year. (Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Office of the Mayor / J.J. McQueen) 
Fireworks mark the beginning of a new year in Charm City. (Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Office of the Mayor / J.J. McQueen) 
Hundreds arrive at the Baltimore Inner Harbor for good music, fireworks and a chance to skate into 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Office of the Mayor / J.J. McQueen)