New Year’s Eve in Hershey

Held in the heart of downtown Hershey, Pa., the event will feature kid-friendly entertainment, main stage music and a laser and pyrotechnics display once the clock strikes midnight.

Families can look forward to New Year’s countdowns and bubble wrap stomps at The Hershey Story throughout the day, beginning at 11 a.m. The formal evening kicks off with a family hour from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for younger guests who may not make it until midnight, featuring children’s musician Holly Serio, face painting, vendors and more. At 8:30 p.m., the HERSHEY Characters join for the final bubble wrap stomp and a dance party

The main stage entertainment kicks off at 9:00 pm with Fully Stocked and headlining this year is Pennsylvania quartet and TikTok sensation Burn the Jukebox. At 11:59, MC Denny Logan (WNNK 104.1) and the HERSHEY’s Characters will count down to the HERSHEY’S KISS raise. Then, downtown revelers will enjoy the annual laser and pyrotechnics display.