On Saturday hundreds of children – many dressed in pajamas – and their families rang in the new year with a balloon drop and other festive activities at the Children's Museum in Portland.
Peter Mancuso of Westbrook holds his daughter Eleanor as the excitement of the balloon drop ensues.
Hyeri Yoon of Portland smiles as she watches her son Louis Mendell, 4, catch a balloon.
Lillian Braswell, 5, of Old Orchard Beach laughs as she dances with museum employees Jane Rookes, left, and Lily O'Brien.
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