{"id":84819,"date":"2018-12-22T10:43:42","date_gmt":"2018-12-22T15:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=84819"},"modified":"2018-12-22T10:52:31","modified_gmt":"2018-12-22T15:52:31","slug":"downtown-allentown-the-best-place-for-new-years-eve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=84819","title":{"rendered":"Downtown Allentown the Best Place for New Year\u2019s Eve!"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Allentown, PA \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Making plans for New Year\u2019s Eve? Join us in downtown Allentown for live music, menu specials and champagne toasts at many downtown restaurants, and then come outside for a fireworks display at midnight!<\/div>\n

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City Center Allentown presents in partnership with the the Downtown Allentown Business Alliance and the City of Allentown a New Year’s Eve Fireworks Celebration! Downtown Allentown will host local Funk & Blues band, The Groove Merchants at 7th & Hamilton streets. Celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve at one of downtown\u2019s many restaurants then join us outdoors for festivities beginning at 10 p.m. leading up to a magnificent fireworks display at midnight.<\/div>\n

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To complete your evening, enjoy live music by The BC Combo at Queen City BBQ, The Hamilton Kitchen will have DJ Brad Scott and for a celebration for those with an early bedtime, the Brew Works has something to entertain the kids.<\/div>\n

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Make plans to join us in downtown Allentown and start 2019 with the hottest music and great friends!<\/div>\n

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WHEN<\/strong>:\u00a0Monday, December 31st<\/sup><\/div>\n
WHAT<\/strong>: Downtown Allentown New Year\u2019s Eve Celebration with The Groove Merchants<\/div>\n
TIME<\/strong>: 10 p.m. – Midnight<\/div>\n
WHERE<\/strong>:\u00a07th<\/sup> and Hamilton Streets, Allentown, PA 18101<\/div>\n

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This event coincides with downtown specials and events at area restaurants, including, but not limited to Bell Hall, Chickie\u2019s & Pete\u2019s, Macho\u2019s Sports Bar, The Dime, Fegley\u2019s Allentown Brew Works, The Hamilton Kitchen, Queen City BBQ, Tacos Y Tequila, The Bay Leaf, and Johnny’s Bagels. Enjoy the evening at one or more of these great restaurants, and then join us in the heart of Allentown to usher in the start of 2019 with music, friends and fireworks!<\/div>\n

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For more information, please visit www.downtownallentown.com<\/a> or follow the Downtown Allentown Business Alliance on Facebook.<\/a><\/div>\n

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SCHEDULE OF ENTERTAINMENT:<\/strong><\/div>\n
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10:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 The Groove Merchants<\/div>\n
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SPONSORS:\u00a0<\/strong>City Center Allentown, City of Allentown, Vault 634, Alvin H. Butz, Inc., PPL, Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, PPL Center, RCN and Green Mountain Energy<\/div>\n

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TRAFFIC NOTICE:<\/strong> 7th Street, between Linden and Walnut Streets will be closed from 9 p.m. until midnight.<\/div>\n

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About the Downtown Allentown Business Alliance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Downtown Allentown serves as the commercial and cultural heart of the Lehigh Valley. Our downtown features unique ethnic restaurants, a historical arts district, eclectic businesses – and amazing people – making us a vibrant center of energy and activity.
\nHere, visitors can discover a wide array of tastes, culture, entertainment and history. Our district 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.<\/p>\n

About the Chamber:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The mission of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area. We 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. With 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.<\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nLiz Regan<\/p>\n

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