PBS39 Rings in the New Year with Clifford the Big Red Dog

Getting a hug from Clifford the Big Red Dog, watching a 400 pound giant PEEP drop from the sky, or taking in an impressive fireworks display were just a few of the exciting ways to wrap up 2017 at PEEPSFEST. The 9th Annual new year's celebration, presented by Just Born Quality Confections and ArtsQuest, took place on the final weekend of 2017 on the SteelStacks campus, home of PBS39.

"PBS39 is proud to be a part of this family-oriented event, and thrilled to introduce Clifford to his many fans and young PBS viewers," said Tim Fallon, PBS39 CEO. "It is an excellent opportunity to bring our community together and celebrate the New Year."

Over twelve hundred people stopped by the PPL Public Media Center at PBS39 over the course of the two day festival to take part in the New Year's Eve festivities. Clifford the Big Red Dog, one of the most beloved PBS characters, was on hand to celebrate with his fans of all ages. Visitors got to meet Clifford and take home a special keepsake picture from Rockin' Photobooth, with their favorite "PBS Pup".

While visiting the studio, families scoured the building in search of three elusive PEEPS for a scavenger hunt and voted for their favorite PEEPS-themed dioramas. The 2017 PEEPS Scholastic Diorama Competition featured more than 90 dioramas incorporating PEEPS candies created by local students.

But the fun didn't end there. The ArtsQuest Center was full of activity with three floors of music, magic, dancing, and art. There were games, educational activities, a 5K fun run and lots of PEEPS!

For more information on this annual celebration, please visit www.steelstacks.org/peepsfest.

To learn more about Just Born and PEEPS®, please visit www.justborn.com.