ALLENTOWN, Pa. – A first-ever drone show will illuminate the skies of Allentown during New Year’s Eve festivities.

This year’s New Year’s Eve Celebration will debut an all-new drone show high above 7th and Hamilton Streets, according to a news release from the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Hundreds of drones will take flight in a custom-designed show by StarFlight Drone Shows at midnight, the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce says.

The celebration will again feature the world’s largest puck drop, presented by the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, according to the news release.

The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce says the free outdoor celebration kicks off at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, with local favorites DJ Menace, DJ Meltdown, and DJ Express.

According to the news release, downtown restaurants and venues will host special dinners, live entertainment, and champagne toasts throughout the night.

The Downtown Allentown New Year’s Eve Celebration is free and open to the public.

7th Street, between Linden and Walnut Streets, will be closed until 1 a.m. for the festivities.

The Allentown Chamber of Commerce and Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Allentown and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, will host the event.

SCHEDULE OF ENTERTAINMENT:

10:00 p.m. Entertainment from local DJs until 1:00 a.m.

12:00 – 12:10 a.m. Drone display, Countdown to midnight, and World’s Largest Puck Drop

12:10 – 1:00 a.m. Continuation of Entertainment from the local DJ lineup

The chamber of commerce says the event coincides with downtown specials and events at area restaurants. For more information, people can visit the Allentown Chamber of Commerce on Facebook.

SPONSORS: City Center Group, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, City of Allentown, the County of Lehigh, Butz Family of Companies, Gross McGinley LLP, I.B. Dickinson & Sons, Inc., and Big Happiness Consulting.

“This celebration captures everything that makes Allentown special with innovation and community togetherness,” said Brittney Ciardi, Senior Vice President of the Allentown Chamber of Commerce.

“We wanted to create something that feels both cutting-edge and true to our traditions. The combination of the drone show and the puck drop will make this a night people remember long after the countdown.”

“Downtown Allentown continues to thrive because of the partnerships and people who believe in its potential”, said Jessica O’Donnell-Gower, Executive Vice President of the Chambers of Commerce at the GLVCC.

“This event embodies the excitement and momentum we’re seeing across Downtown Allentown: A community that continues to grow, innovate, and come together in meaningful ways.”