Large Crowd Turns Out for New Year’s Eve Torch Light Parade at Maverick Mountain (Photo Gallery)

Polaris, Mont. — Skiers gathered Wednesday night at Maverick Mountain for the resort’s annual New Year’s Eve Torch Light Parade, a long-standing tradition that draws locals and visitors alike to help ring in the new year.

Participants began loading the chairlift at approximately 5:30 p.m., making their way to the top of the mountain as fireworks were launched from various locations across the resort. Once darkness fell, skiers started their descent, lighting up the slopes with flashlights while fireworks continued to illuminate the night sky.

The Torch Light Parade is held every New Year’s Eve at Maverick Mountain and has become a signature winter event for the local skiing community. Participants said this year’s parade saw one of the largest turnouts in recent memory, with a strong crowd both on the slopes and watching from below.

The event provided a festive end to the year and showcased the continued popularity of the tradition as the community welcomed the arrival of the new year.