Harlem Globetrotters Return To Essex County For New Year's Day 2016

If you recognize this famous theme song, then you’ll be glad to hear that the Globetrotters are back.

As part of their 90th Anniversary World Tour, the Harlem Globetrotters will return to Newark to put on one of their trademark displays of on-the-court skills at the Prudential Center on January 1, 2016 at 3 p.m.

Known worldwide as the “Ambassadors of Goodwill,” the Globetrotters will pay tribute to their 90th year with “The Great Assist” program, where stars of the team will leave a mark in communities across North America with “acts of goodwill” during the tour that is set to play over 330 games in 260 cities.

As part of the The Great Assist, fans are encouraged to visit GreatAssist.com to nominate a “worthwhile cause or a deserving family in need of a smile.”

In addition to fan requests, the team is planning to bring their bullying prevention program to over 400 schools and community centers, talk to youth about character education and physical fitness, visit children’s hospitals and lend a hand to those in need, according to a release.

On the court, the Globetrotters’ 90-year celebration will feature a star-studded roster including Big Easy Lofton, Ant Atkinson, Hi-Lite Bruton, Thunder Law, Bull Bullard and Cheese Chisholm – plus female stars TNT Maddox, Sweet J Ekworomadu.

The game will showcase the Globetrotters’ “incredible ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, hilarious comedy and unequaled fan interaction.”

After the game, Globetrotter stars will sign autographs and take photos with fans, a release stated.

Tickets start at $25.50 and are available at harlemglobetrotters.com, ticketmaster.com, Prudential Center’s box office or by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Information on group and scout tickets can also be found at harlemglobetrotters.com.

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