2024 EVENT SCHEDULE

The celebration returns for the 20th year

New Year’s Eve Countdowns
(Bubble Wrap Stomps)

  • The Hershey Story | 63 West Chocolate Avenue

    Celebrate the New Year throughout the day at The Hershey Story. Kids can make noise as they countdown to the new year with bubble wrap stomps.

Family Hour

  • Main Stage

    Holly Serio is a children’s/family musical artist and songwriter who performs all around central PA. Holly’s main focus, through her music, is to help kids learn how to be their best selves!

  • ChocolateTown Square

    Face Painting
    Local artist Angela Beall of Chimaera Face & Body Art will be sharing her talents, adding vibrant colors and festive flair to our younger New Year's Eve revelers

Dance Party and Final Bubble Wrap Stomp

  • In front of the Main Stage

    Join the HERSHEY’s Characters for a dance party followed by the final countdown and bubble wrap stomp.

  • Main Stage

    Fully Stocked is a five-person cover band that pumps out good energy and fun with rock and pop songs from 1970s to today.

    Established in early 2020, Fully Stocked is a camaraderie of musicians brought together by drummer, Scott “Scooter” Evans. Members are Scott Evans: drums, Josh Vecchio: electric bass/vocals, Justin Webb: electric guitar, Aaron Hoke: electric guitar/vocals, and Kristyn Beeman: vocals.

Burn the Jukebox

Fully Stocked

  • Main Stage

    Tik-Tok Sensations’ Burn the Jukebox has racked up over 1 million streams independently this year alone, delivering a high-energy show packed with their original alt-rock songs, along with crowd-pleasing pop and rock hits spanning over five decades.

    The Pennsylvania quartet includes Virginia Franks: bass & vocals, Ethan Cutillo: keys & vocals, Luke Vanchure: guitar, and Carter Dennis: drums

  • Count down to the New Year with Denny Logan and the HERSHEY’S Characters and watch the HERSHEY’S Kiss rise. At midnight, downtown revelers will enjoy an immersive display that we guarantee everyone will see – even if it’s foggy.

HERSHEY’S Kiss Raise

Important Information

  • Except where otherwise noted, all events take place in ChocolateTown Square, located at Chocolate & Park Avenues in Hershey, PA.

  • Admission is FREE to all events.

  • Check the weather forecast and dress appropriate for the conditions. 

  • Entertainment is subject to change without notice.

  • Special effects, including strobes and flashing lights, may be used during the event. Please keep this in mind if you or a family member is sensitive to flashing lights.

  • Derry Township Police Department will be present at the event to assist with public safety concerns. 

  • The event will contain live music that may exceed 85dB.

  • Be courteous to others in attendance and enjoy the event!

  • An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public location where people are present; we cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during the event. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death and people who show no symptoms can spread COVID-19 if they are infected. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Visit the CDC website for the latest guidance. By visiting the event, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

The HERSHEY’s Kiss is a registered trademark of The Hershey Company.