Cherry Poppin' Daddies New Year's Eve Show December 31, 2009

Community organizers of the fifth annual New Year's Eve in Hershey today announced that two bands, Honor Society and Cherry Poppin' Daddies, will take center stage for what promises to be high energy performances.

"We are gearing up to give a big Chocolatetown welcome to two well-known groups that will definitely be the highlight of the evening" said event chairman Mike Pries. "We are sure both bands will draw huge crowds."

Honor Society, a four man band that got their start playing at house parties in the New Jersey suburbs, will get the party started at 9 p.m. and perform until 10:20. They are currently touring the country on their second headlining tour this year, The Fashionably Late Tour, which bears the same name as their debut album. Described as the "perfect storm of talent and vision," Honor Society is becoming an emerging name on the airwaves. Their new single "Over You" has been getting airplay on major radio stations across the country and on XM radio. Rolling Stone Magazine has called them "the breakout band of 2009."

For more information about Honor Society, please visit www.honorsocietymusic.com or visit them at www.myspace.com/honorsociety

The popular eight-man swing band Cherry Poppin' Daddies will perform from 10:30 p.m. until midnight. Known for their smash hit, "Zoot Suit Riot," the group is sure to get the Hershey crowd dancing in the streets. Over their 20-year history this eclectic group has experimented with many different genres of music including Latin pop, swing, ska and glitter rock. They just released a new album, "Skaboy JFK: the Skankin' hits of the Cherry Poppin' Daddies," which features only ska music. They also released "Susquehanna," which was previously only available on the band's website. The group has toured with many well-known ska bands including the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Fishbone and Reel Big Fish.

For more information about this group, please visit www.daddies.com

In addition to the bands, this year's event will again feature food and entertainment for the entire family. New this year will be a Family Dance Party and Bubble Wrap Stomp at The Hershey Story.

Hey, Kids! Help Countdown to 2009 and Raise the Hershey's Kiss on New Year's Eve! Children ages 4 to 12 are eligible to win a spot on stage

Mr. Music will be playing at The Hershey Story during the Family Dance Party & the Hershey characters will make appearances.

Countdown Begins! 11:50 PM Local children who have won our Countdown Contest will climb on stage to help raise the Kiss!

The Hershey's Kiss Goes Up! 11:59 PM Be there with us to bring in the New Year! Watch the giant Hershey's Kiss replica rise in the night sky!!

Fireworks: 12:00 MIDNIGHT - When the Hershey's Kiss goes up, the big bangs start!

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