{"id":139082,"date":"2024-12-31T13:06:13","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T18:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=139082"},"modified":"2024-12-31T13:06:13","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T18:06:13","slug":"ring-in-the-new-year-in-downtown-allentown-with-the-worlds-largest-hockey-puck-drop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=139082","title":{"rendered":"Ring in the New Year in Downtown Allentown With the World’s Largest Hockey Puck Drop!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Allentown, PA\u00a0\u2013\u00a0December 30, 2024:\u00a0 <\/strong>With many different party options at Downtown Allentown establishments, the world’s largest hockey puck drop, outdoor bars provided by Sports & Social and PPL Center, and live entertainment – 7th and Hamilton will be the place to be on New Year’s! Hundreds of people will pack the streets of Downtown Allentown once again and toast to the new year!<\/p>\n

Join us outdoors for festivities beginning at 10:00 p.m. leading up to a magnificent countdown with the hockey puck drop by the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in partnership with the PPL Center! Don\u2019t miss your chance to get a photo with this amazing structure!<\/p>\n

The Downtown Allentown Business Alliance in partnership with the City of Allentown will host Lehigh Valley Entertainment DJ’s at 7th & Hamilton Streets beginning at 10:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. A beer garden in front of the PPL Center and a bar near Sports & Social’s plaza. Tommy’s Dogs will be there to warm you up with delicious snacks. There will be beer and various spirits for purchase for guests 21+.<\/p>\n

Downtown Allentown restaurants will be serving up special New Year\u2019s Eve menus, music, champagne toasts, and more. Start your night at the Lehigh Valley Phantoms game beginning at 7:05 p.m.<\/p>\n

Make plans to join us in Downtown Allentown and start 2025 with the hottest music and great friends!<\/p>\n

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WHEN:\u00a0<\/strong>Saturday, December 31st<\/sup><\/p>\n

WHAT:\u00a0<\/strong>Downtown Allentown New Year\u2019s Eve Celebration with The PPL Center<\/p>\n

TIME:\u00a0<\/strong>10:00 p.m. – 12:45 a.m.<\/p>\n

WHERE:\u00a0<\/strong>7th<\/sup>\u00a0and Hamilton Streets, Allentown, PA 18101<\/p>\n

SCHEDULE OF ENTERTAINMENT:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

10:00 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0DJ Entertainment<\/p>\n

11:58 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Countdown begins in front of PPL Center<\/p>\n

12:00 midnight\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hockey Puck Drop<\/p>\n

12:01 – 12:45 a.m. DJ Entertainment<\/p>\n

Downtown Allentown Events Include but are not limited to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lehigh Valley Phantoms at PPL Center:<\/strong>\u00a0Vs. Charlotte Checkers. Starts at 7:05 PM. Tickets available here:\u00a0Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Charlotte Checkers Tickets Dec 31, 2024 Allentown, PA | Ticketmaster<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Bru Daddy\u2019s:<\/strong>\u00a0New Year\u2019s Bash from 8 PM \u2013 1 AM with a Live Band “We’re From Antarctica” *ticketed event*. Big Daddy Buffet ($60) – includes cover, bottomless buffet 8 PM – 11 PM, 2 drink tickets, coffee and desserts 11 PM – 1 AM, and champagne toast<\/p>\n

General Admission ($15) – includes cover and champagne toast.<\/p>\n

PA Rye Co.:<\/strong>\u00a04-course Prix Fixe menu at $85 per person with champagne toast for everyone at midnight.<\/p>\n

Sports and Social Allentown:<\/strong>\u00a0New Year\u2019s Celebration with Champagne toast!\u00a0General\u00a0Admission ($55) – includes open bar from 7 PM to 12 AM, premium food buffet, entertainment, and champagne toast. VIP Table ($110 per person) – includes general admission plus reserved table with a complimentary bottle of champagne and dedicated server.<\/p>\n

The Dime:\u00a0<\/strong>New Year’s Eve Bash – Black Tie and black dress event, music by DJ Romeo and friends starting at 9 PM. RSVP for a table at 610-554-9669<\/p>\n

Room & Ward Vintage:<\/strong>\u00a0Open 11 AM – 4 PM on New Year’s Eve – 26 N. 6th Street, Allentown, PA. Stop in for your NYE vintage fits!<\/p>\n

AND MORE!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information, please visit\u00a0www.downtownallentown.com<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or follow the Downtown Allentown Business Alliance on Facebook.<\/p>\n

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SPONSORS:\u00a0PPL Center and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, City of Allentown, Dickinson, and Sons, and Alvin H. Butz Corporation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

TRAFFIC NOTICE: 7th Street, between Linden and Walnut Streets, will be closed from 5 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

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About Downtown Allentown Business Alliance:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>You can find the commercial and cultural heart of the Lehigh Valley right in Downtown Allentown! Our unique ethnic restaurants, our historical arts district, our businesses – and our people – make this a vibrant center of activity. Here, visitors can discover a wide array of taste, culture, entertainment and history. The Downtown Allentown Business Alliance consists of the area from 5th Street to 12th Street, and from Walnut to Linden Streets, and is supported by adjoining city neighborhoods and the riverfront.<\/em><\/p>\n

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About the Chamber:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0The mission of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area.\u00a0We accomplish this through business-to-business networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and community development enterprises.\u00a0With nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 200,000, the Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nDowntown Allentown Business Alliance<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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