Hershey New Year's Eve

01/13/2026

Photo by Levi Gunn

01/02/2026

01/01/2026

01/01/2026

Happy New Year Hershey!!

12/31/2025

New Year’s Eve is almost here, and we’re stacking the night with amazing vendors! In addition to the fantastic businesses in Hershey, take a look at who else will be joining us for the celebration 👇
✨BRICKER’S FAMOUS FRENCH FRIES
✨FOLTZ’S PRETZELS
✨GIO’S SMOKIN’ GRILL
✨HANOVERDALE CHURCH
✨HIP HEADS
✨HORR’S HOT DOGS
✨LA CONCESSIONS
✨NOEL’S CAFE
✨SHORTY’S FUNNEL CAKES
✨951 BBQ

12/30/2025

The photo doesn’t capture it, but the clock is counting down! Would love to know, where are you traveling from?!

12/30/2025

Some Frequently Asked Questions!!

Weather:
This event will be held rain, shine, or snow. Dress for the weather!

Road Closures on December 31:
- 10:00 am - Park Ave. will close between Chocolate Ave. and East Derry Rd.
- 7:00 pm - Chocolate Ave. will close from Linden Rd. to Homestead Rd.
- Roads will re-open after event cleanup has been completed

Parking:
There are plenty of free parking options; however, parking will fill up quickly.
- Intermodal Parking Facility
- Street parking throughout the downtown area

For more information visit www.hersheynewyearseve.org

12/26/2025

Celebrate the New Year throughout the day at The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue. Kids can make noise as they countdown to the new year with bubble wrap stomps at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.

At 8:30 pm, join the HERSHEY’s Characters for a dance party followed by the final bubble wrap stomp countdown in front of the main stage during Hershey's New Year's Eve celebration!

12/23/2025

Holidays in Hershey are the sweetest! Hope your holiday is sweet!

12/09/2025

Families can look forward to New Year’s countdowns and bubble wrap stomps during the day The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

For younger guests who may not make it til midnight, the evening event will feature a family hour from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., including local music from children’s musician Holly Serio, face painting, vendors and more. The HERSHEY Characters will visit the main stage at 8:30 p.m. for a final bubble wrap stomp and dance party.

12/05/2025

Returning to the main stage on New Year's Eve is fan-favorite Fully Stocked and Burn the Jukebox!

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

Burn the Jukebox is an alt-rock band from Pennsylvania known for blending emotional intensity, sharp songwriting, and a sound that’s as explosive as it is heartfelt.

01/01/2025

How Hershey lights up with sky!! Happy New Year!

Thanks to Harry Michelson & Tara Michelson for sharing with us!