South Korea's Pepero Day celebration makes its way to Times Square

TIMES SQUARE, Manhattan (WABC) -- Monday marks Pepero Day! It's a celebration in South Korea, similar to Valentine's Day.

The celebration made its way to New York City's Times Square.

There was a musical celebration and of course, plenty of the chocolate-covered cookie sticks were shared.

Eyewitness News Reporter Joelle Garguilo joined in on the fun. You can watch her report in the media player above.

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