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Say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026 in style with one of the many New Year\u2019s Eve events in central Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n
As is tradition, many of the towns and cities will be dropping something at midnight. And as Pennsylvanians love a theme, many cities will be holding their countdown with something that is thematically related to each city.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a look at some of the gatherings and events in our region on New Year\u2019s Eve:<\/p>\n
The Strawberry Drop will be held at midnight outside of City Hall on Second Street, followed by a fireworks display.<\/p>\n
Second Street will be closed from Chestnut to Walnut streets starting at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
A Kids Glow Party will be held inside City Hall with a 1,000 balloon drop, face painting, balloon animals, crafts and free snacks. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and the balloon drop is at 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Info: <\/b>Harrisburg New Year\u2019s Eve<\/a><\/p>\n Earlier events in Harrisburg include the Gamut Theatre\u2019s New Year\u2019s Eve Party for Children, with performances of \u201cThe Ugly Duckling\u201d by the Popcorn Hat Players.<\/p>\n Performances are held at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., with countdowns to noon and 6 p.m. Tickets include admission to the performance, noisemakers, party hats and a balloon drop following both shows.<\/p>\n Info:<\/b> Gamut Theatre Countdown to Noon<\/a><\/p>\n The Hershey Kiss Drop events will be held at ChocolateTown Square, located at Chocolate & Park avenues. <\/p>\n Live music begins at 9 p.m. with the bands Fully Stocked and Burn the Jukebox.Denny Logan from WNNK 104.1 will host the countdown with Hershey characters, followed by a laser light show and pyrotechnics. <\/p>\n Family events are held earlier in the day, including Bubble Wrap Stomps, music with Holly Serio at 7:30 p.m. and face painting from 7:30-9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Info: <\/b>Hershey New Year\u2019s Eve Celebration<\/a><\/p>\n Hummelstown:<\/b><\/p>\n Hummelstown\u2019s Lollipop Drop event begins at 4 p.m., and is organized by The 1762 At The Warwick Hotel at 12 West Main Street.<\/p>\n Info: <\/b>Lollipop Drop<\/a><\/p>\n Carlisle\u2019s Hotchee New Year event will be held at the Carlisle Theatre at 40 West High Street from 6-9 p.m. Activities include a hot dog eating contest at 8 p.m., carriage rides near the town square, concessions and a 50\/50 raffle.<\/p>\n The Hotchee Dog Drop will take place at 9 p.m., and feature a giant replica of the Hotchee Dog (a hot dog topped with chili, American cheese and mustard) from Hamilton Restaurant.<\/p>\n Info: <\/b>Hotchee New Year<\/a><\/p>\n This year\u2019s Wrench Drop in Mechanicsburg was almost canceled<\/a>. But volunteers rallied to make sure the drop takes place once more in front of the Washington Fire Company on West Main Street.<\/p>\n Vendors will be joined by music from a live band and DJ. Festivities begin at 9 p.m. <\/p>\n Info: <\/b>Wrench Drop<\/a><\/p>\n Lebanon\u2019s Bologna Drop will feature a 250-pound bologna. The event starts at 10 p.m. along Eighth Street, from Cumberland to Chestnut streets, with music from DJ Jim Payne<\/p>\n Info:<\/b> New Year\u2019s Eve Bologna Drop<\/a><\/p>\n Rather than a drop, Gettysburg will hold a raising of an Abraham Lincoln Stovepipe Hat replica at Lincoln Square. The event will include live music and fireworks, and a jumbo screen with a live broadcast of the Times Square countdown in New York City.<\/p>\n Guests can stop at food truck vendors and enjoy free hot chocolate.<\/p>\n Info:<\/b> From Lincoln Square to Times Square<\/a><\/p>\n The Red Rose Drop in Lancaster will be held at Penn Medicine Park, 650 North Prince Street.<\/p>\n Activities begin at 8 p.m., with a Kids Party from 8-10 p.m., including face painting, balloon artists, scavenger hunts and other activities.<\/p>\n An 18+ DJ & Dance Party with photo booth, drinks and food vendors will be operating from 8 p.m. through midnight.<\/p>\n Info:<\/b> Visit Lancaster City<\/a><\/p>\n The National Watch & Clock Museum will hold a New Year\u2019s at Noon event starting at 10 a.m., with a balloon drop at noon.<\/p>\n The event will also feature games, crafts, and face painting, with visits from Create Columbia and therapy dogs. <\/p>\n Info:<\/b> New Years at Noon<\/a><\/p>\n The York White Rose Drop will be held at Continental Square, with events such as live music starting at 10 p.m. <\/p>\n Info:<\/b> New Year\u2019s Eve Celebration at Continental Square<\/a><\/p>\n The Dillsburg Pickle Drop will be held at St. Paul\u2019s Lutheran Church of Dillsburg with activities starting at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n A baby pickle drop will be held at 7 p.m., and live music with the band Six Whiskey Revival starts at 9 p.m. <\/p>\n Attractions include food vendors and games, and the drop will be followed by fireworks.<\/p>\nHershey<\/h2>\n
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Mechanicsburg<\/h2>\n
Lebanon<\/h2>\n
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Lancaster<\/h2>\n
Columbia<\/h2>\n
York<\/h2>\n
Dillsburg<\/h2>\n