Special Happenings
Countdown Cod and Fireworks
Chatham's answer to Times Square at New Year's Eve is Countdown Cod©*. Designed and built by Richard Clifford, the sculpture is a true work of art and a codfish with a personality. The cod will be hoisted 60 feet above the Oyster Pond parking lot on a crane at about 11:45 pm. Five minutes later, the cod will be illuminated by 20 halogen lights planted in its body. And at 11:59 pm on the dot, Countdown Cod© will be lowered to the ground at the precise speed of one foot per second. When the cod completes its descent at midnight, the fireworks display will commence over Oyster Pond to welcome in the New Year. You have to see this!
*© 2008 Richard Clifford. All rights reserved.
Countdown Cod© Photo by Richard Clifford
AN OPERATIC FIRST NIGHT!
Cape Cod Opera is thrilled to announce a superb cast for the annual "Night before the Night" concert.
Valerie Kraft, Beth MacLeod, Paul Soper and John Tsotsoros, accompanied by Lucy Banner, pianist will be performing duets, arias and ensembles from the composers we all love and know so well.
Audiences are in for a treat as we welcome back these four outstanding vocal artists in concert together for the first time.
Admission with Chatham First Night Button
Wednesday, December 30th, 7:30 PM at the Methodist Church.
The Town Photo and Lighthouse Tour
The Town Photo tradition is that all who show up at the Chatham Lighthouse at Noon on New Year's Eve will be included. Prints are available for purchase at CVS on Main Street. At the same time and in the same place, the Coast Guard Auxilliary will conduct tours of the Chatham Lighthouse from Noon to 2:00 pm. You will enjoy the view from the top!
Town Photo by Jennifer Eldredge Stello
Carnival Caper Road Race
A costumed road race sponsored by the Chatham Squire. Register outside the Squire from 2:00 pm ($10). Costume judging at 2:30 pm. Race at 3:00 pm. T-shirts and beef stew served at the Squire after the race!
Photos of the Carnival Caper Road Race and other Special events by photographers Bob Alexander, Janet diMatteo, and Dani Krash.
Shark Dines on Chatham's Gloom
Send your troubles up in smoke. In the window of First Night Headquarters hangs Gloomalot with his Gloombox, Come and stuff the box with symbols of your woes of 2009:
| worthless stock certificates | Dear John letters | unanswered letters to Santa |
| bad report cards | photographs of old lovers | pink slips |
| uniforms of jobs gone bust | divorce papers | bounced checks |
| broken promises | unsolicited advice | etc, etc, etc |
See Gloomalot swimming in the Noise Parade at 6:30 pm. Then celebrate as the Gloombox goes up in flames in the bonfire at Oyster Pond, "flame-boyantly" sending your troubles up in smoke!
Open House at the Fish Pier 1:00 - 3:00
Learn interesting facts about our fishing industry from Pier Hosts, who will be on hand at the Fish Pier on Shore Road from 1:00 to 3:00. With a little luck, there might be boats unloading so you can watch up close!
Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen's Association - FISH FACTS
Representatives from the CCCHFA will be on hand to share Fish Facts. Informational videos. Projects for children. Community Center Lobby, 1:00 - 5:00.
Noise Parade
Led by Chatham's Fishing Families, all decked out in their colorful gear! 6:30 Main Street at Cross Street (Methodist Church)
Horse and Wagon Rides
Grab a ride on Main Street at Town Hall beginning at 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Ride through town the old fashioned way, slowly,
taking in all the sights, sounds, and beauty of Chatham in winter.
