Party City, which opened at 1253 Vann Drive, Nov. 2, is gearing up for one of its biggest holidays, but store manager Maria Monforte has the pandemic in mind, and she is hoping people will party responsibly.

“New Year’s Eve … people will be getting together with their families or friends – just smaller crowds,” Maria said, “We have the 2021 merchandise to celebrate.”

Party City, which has about 850 stores nationally, is headquartered in Rockaway City, New Jersey.

Balloons are the item that comes to mind for most shoppers, but there’s also party favors for any occasion that include birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day and July 4.

The 8,000-square-foot Jackson location has 14 employees.

Business hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays.

(PHOTO: Party City, 1253 Vann Drive)