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PEEPSFEST is here to help ring in the new year

BySarah Perchikoff|
BETHLEHEM, PA - MARCH 12: Marshmallow Peeps move through the production line towards the packaging area at Just Born March 12, 2004 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Just Born, the manufacturer of Marshmallow Peeps now produces more than 1.2 billion individual Peeps per year. This year it's expected that more than 700 million Marshmallow Peeps and Bunnies will be consumed by men, women, and children throughout the United States. Strange things people like to do with Marshmallow Peeps include eating them stale, microwaving them, freezing them, roasting them and using them as a pizza topping. Marshmallow Peeps and Bunnies come in five colors. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)
BETHLEHEM, PA - MARCH 12: Marshmallow Peeps move through the production line towards the packaging area at Just Born March 12, 2004 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Just Born, the manufacturer of Marshmallow Peeps now produces more than 1.2 billion individual Peeps per year. This year it's expected that more than 700 million Marshmallow Peeps and Bunnies will be consumed by men, women, and children throughout the United States. Strange things people like to do with Marshmallow Peeps include eating them stale, microwaving them, freezing them, roasting them and using them as a pizza topping. Marshmallow Peeps and Bunnies come in five colors. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

While lots of people will be ringing in 2023 with parties, friends, and food, PEEPS is welcoming the new year in a way that is truly unique and it not only includes a PEEP drop (instead of a ball drop) but a look at what PEEPS are coming in the new year.

PEEPSFEST began on Friday, Dec 30, 2022, but it’s also going on today (Dec 31) as well.  It runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and includes a ton of things to do and see. One of the biggest events is the PEEPS Chick Drop.

While the event doesn’t happen at midnight, attendees still get to see a giant PEEP drop to ring in the new year. The PEEP drop takes place at 5:35 p.m. and is followed by fireworks. Fireworks on New Year’s Eve, what’s better than that?

You’ll also get to see all the PEEPS that the brand has in store for Easter 2023. They will show off new shapes and new flavors that will be in Easter baskets around the country.

PEEPS celebrating the new year with PEEPSFEST

There will also be a bunch of live performances including from Lolly Hopwood, DJ Wesley Works, and Eddy Ray Magic. And since the event is outside, there will be warm drinks and coffee provided to keep everyone toasty.

Kids under 12 also get a treat bag filled with goodies and they get a voucher for a free s’mores kit. This is the only thing that makes me wish I was under 12 again.

The event takes place at SteelStacks at 101 Founders Way in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. While the event is currently sold out, we can only hope the sweets brand continues this tradition every year so we can all go and see the PEEP drop next year.

What is your favorite PEEPS flavor or shape? Which new flavors do you hope they bring out in 2023? Let us know in the comments below!

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