Lehigh Valley to ring in 2026 with two New Year’s Eve celebrations featuring iconic drops

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. — Lehigh Valley residents have two signature events to ring in 2026, with Bethlehem’s PeepsFest and Allentown’s downtown celebration offering distinct ways to mark the new year.

The 17th annual PeepsFest returns to SteelStacks on Monday, December 30t h, and Tuesday, December 31st. The two-day festival, hosted by ArtsQuest and Just Born Quality Confections, runs from 3 to 6 p.m. both days.

The event culminates each night with the PEEPS Chick Drop at 5:35 p.m. The illuminated chick stands 4 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 400 pounds. A fireworks display follows the drop…

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