BOISE, Idaho–On New Year’s Eve here, Mountain America Credit Union will be hosting a new, heated “family tent” on-site at the fourth annual Idaho Potato Drop.
The celebration is held at Capitol Park at the Statehouse in downtown Boise.
According to the credit union, the free family tent is a large-capacity heated tent complete with educational and interactive entertainment from various vendors.
This year’s Potato Drop, which marks the new year, will include a new, high-tech, internally lit “Glow Tato” dropping at midnight. This year's event will also include multiple live music acts on the University of Idaho main stage, street performers, family friendly areas, food and drink vendors, professional wrestling by Idaho Wrestle Club, the Nampa Civic Center VIP tent, the Toyota Rail Jam, a USASA-sanctioned Olympic pre-qualifier event in a snow park provided by Gateway Parks, and heating provided by Tates Rents. The evening ends with an enhanced, world-class live fireworks display.
"Mountain America wants to help Idaho continue to be a great place to live by supporting the communities we serve," says Vice President of Branches for Idaho, Tim Toy. "That's why we're excited to support the first heated family tent at the Idaho Potato Drop. It has become such a celebrated community event and a great way to usher in the new year. We hope this makes it possible for even more families to come out and enjoy the festivities from the comfort of a heated tent."
A video of the 2016 Potato Drop can be found here.