Schedule of Events
 
   

Denny LoganWINK 104Denny Logan 
Event Emcee
Host of The WINK Wake Up Show on WINK 104, will serve as this year’s emcee. Denny can be heard
weekday mornings from 5:30 am to10 am and

Saturdays from 6 a.m. to10 a.m.

 

 


 
  7:00 p.m.

The Hershey Story,
The Museum on Chocolate Avenue

The Hershey Story

Kick off New Year's Eve at The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue!

The Museum Experience will be open free from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., plus kids can search for signs of the new year on a fun-filled scavenger hunt.

Join the Hershey'sTM candy characters to kick things off at 7:00, and again at 8:15 p.m. as they parade you through the lobby and into the night to continue your downtown celebration!

Please note: Cafe Zooka, the Museum Shop and the Chocolate Lab will not be open during the New Year's Eve celebration.

Website: http://www.hersheystory.org/


 
  8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. &
9:40 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Mr. Music
Chocolatetown Square


 
  9:00 p.m. to 9:40 p.m.

The IMPACT Band

Local Opener

Harrisburg area dance band

 

The Impact Band

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.theimpactband.com/


 
  10:00 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.

ARIANA GRANDE
National Opener

Actress and singer Ariana Grande, who currently plays the role of Cat Valentine in the hit Nickelodeon sitcom Victorious, will beperforming at 10 p.m. She recently signed to the Universal Republic Record label and will release her first single with her debut album to follow in the near future. Born and raised in Boca Raton, Florida, Grande played the role of Charlotte in the musical 13 on Broadway for which she won a National Youth Theatre Association Award.

 

Ariana Grande

 

Website: http://www.arianagrande.info

 


 
  11:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.

WE THE KINGS

National Headliner

The group We the Kings is the evening’s featured performer.  The four-man band from Bradenton, Florida released their first self-titled album in 2007.   Smile Kid, the group’s second album, was released in December of 2009.  This summer the band released their third album, Sunshine State of Mind, featuring hit songs “Say You Like Me” and “Friday Is Forever.”  For a sampling of the band’s music, go to www.WeTheKingsMusic.com.

 

We The Kings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Website: http://www.wethekingsmusic.com/

 


 
  11:55 p.m.

Countdown!Countdown begins!
ARIANA GRANDE & WE THE KINGS will join emcee Denny Logan to bring in the

New Year!

 
  11:59 p.m. Hershey's KissThe Hershey Kiss goes up!
Be there with us to bring in the New Year! Watch the giant Hershey's Kiss replica rise in the night sky!!
 
  12:00 Midnight FireworksFireworks!
When the Hershey's Kiss goes up, the big bangs start!
 
 

 

 

  • Except where otherwise noted, all events take place in the square of Hershey PA at Chocolate & Park Avenues
  • Admission is FREE to all events
  • Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available by various vendors throughout the venue.
  • Entertainment is subject to change without notice.
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Email: info@HersheyNewYears.org