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(Jeff Fusco\/AP Images for Just Born Quality Confections)<\/span><\/p>\n

Just Born Quality Confections and ArtsQuest<\/i> celebrate<\/i><\/a> event\u2019s 11th<\/sup> anniversary Dec. 30-31 with two fireworks displays<\/i><\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, PA–Get ready for the nation\u2019s sweetest New Year\u2019s Eve celebration as Just Born Quality Confections and ArtsQuest drop a 400-pound PEEPS\u00ae Chick to ring in 2020 at PEEPSFEST\u00ae at SteelStacks Dec. 30-31.<\/p>\n

The 11th<\/sup> anniversary of this PEEPS-tastic, two-day festival is highlighted on its first day, Dec. 30, by a firework display during the PEEPS\u00ae Chick Rising Ceremony at 5:15 p.m. The family fun also includes the Family Disco Lounge featuring live music by Jason Didner & the Jungle Gym Jam Dec. 30 and Rolie Polie Guacamole Dec. 31. The massive PEEPS\u00ae Chick, weighing in at 400 pounds and standing 4 feet and 9 inches tall, will then descend for the countdown to the New Year Dec. 31 at 5:15 p.m., followed by a stunning display of fireworks.<\/p>\n

Dedicated to providing inclusive family fun for all, Just Born Quality Confections and ArtsQuest will also host a performance by \u201cWe Kids Rock\u201d at 4:30 p.m. just before celebrating with the PEEPS\u00ae Chick Rising Ceremony Dec. 30 at 5:15 p.m. The rising ceremony encourages families to come out to enjoy the fireworks and festivities without the massive crowds of more traditional New Year\u2019s Eve celebrations.<\/p>\n

\u201cPEEPSFEST\u00ae is an event that we look forward to each year, as it allows the community to come together and celebrate in such a fun and unique way,\u201d says Meg Dowd, Corporate Affairs Manager at Just Born Quality Confections. \u201cThe PEEPS\u00ae Chick drop has become synonymous with New Year\u2019s Eve in our area, and each year we meet more and more fans who travel from all over the country to join in the fun!\u201d<\/p>\n

Along with the popular Chick Drop, this year\u2019s PEEPSFEST\u00ae has several other exciting events for the entire family:<\/p>\n