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For Immediate Release Media Contact: Susan Cort (717) 576-0076
NEW YEAR’S EVE IN HERSHEY GEARS UP FOR THIRD YEAR The community is invited to kick off 2008 with the third annual New Year’s Eve in Hershey, starting at 9 p.m. on the corners of Chocolate and Cocoa Avenues. This year’s event promises new entertainment, additional children’s games and more food vendors. Music will be provided by up-and-coming country band, who has just signed a national recording contract. This group is sponsored by ARM of Hershey. The other co-headlining band, sponsored by Buchart Horn / Basco Associates, is a party band and is guaranteed to get everyone dancing in the streets. “We are confident that both bands will have a little something for everyone,” said event co-chair and entertainment chair, Matt Solovey. New Year’s Eve in Hershey will once again feature the signature Hershey’s Kiss raise at midnight. The special 7 foot-tall, 300-pound Hershey’s Kiss was created by Stoner Graphix of Hummelstown in cooperation with The Hershey Company and Hershey Entertainment & Resorts. The Kiss raise will be followed by a spectacular fireworks display by Zambelli Fireworks. New Year’s Eve in Hershey also will feature great cuisine and fun food from a variety of Hershey area restaurants and community and church groups. Back by popular demand, the First United Methodist Church will provide a variety of children's games again this year. Children are once again invited to usher in the New Year by helping to raise the Hershey’s Kiss replica. Children between the ages of 4 and 12 may enter the contest by filling out the entry form available at www.HersheyNewYears.org. Entry forms should be printed and either mailed to P.O. Box 41, Hershey, PA 17033 or dropped off at the Township Municipal building at 600 Clearwater Road no later than December 15.. The New Year’s Eve in Hershey event committee consists of dozens of volunteers including a core group of Community Celebration Committee members who organize the Derry Township picnic celebrations. Event volunteers include: Aimee Achorn, Matt Solovey, Mike Pries, Mike Corado, Susan Cort, Kelly Fedelli, Christine Reed, Shelly Gardner, Beulah Chabel, Matt Davies, Mike Macchioni, Ellen Cooper, Rick Russell, Gary Chubb, John Grab, Sylvia Miller, Todd Pagliarulo, Mark Ely, Jay McGruder Pam Klipa, Mary Lynn Morrison, Julie Rodichok, John Christopher, Wanda Reid, Lorraine Fouse, Penny Bower. Mary Lynn Morrison, Julie Rodichok, John Christopher, Barb Shumate and Nancy Hoffman. “Last year an estimated 10,000 friends and neighbors joined us to celebrate the New Year and we‘re hopeful this year will be an even bigger success,” said event co-chair Aimee Achorn. New Year’s Eve in Hershey is free of charge. Food and souvenir items are available for purchase. The event will be held despite inclement weather. The event is sponsored in part by The Hershey Company, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Buchart-Horn/Basco Associates, ARM and Derry Township Commercial Industrial Development Authority. The Media sponsor is WINK 104. Corporate and individual sponsors and advertisers are needed to support the event. Interested donors may obtain a corporate sponsorship or purchase a firework in someone’s honor or memory. For information please visit www.HersheyNewYears.org. ###
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