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As the world counts down to midnight on New Year's Eve, many cities in the United States celebrate with unique and quirky drops that reflect their local culture and traditions. While the iconic Times Square ball drop in New York City remains a global spectacle, smaller towns and cities have created their own versions, often using items that symbolize their local identity or humorously defy the traditional ball drop.
1. Las Cruces, New Mexico: Green Chile Pepper Drop
Las Cruces celebrates with a 19-foot illuminated chrome green chile pepper drop, highlighting the state's famous cuisine12.
2. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania: Giant Peep Drop
Bethlehem drops a 100-pound, yellow, illuminated Peep made of fiberglass, paying homage to the city's connection to the Peeps candy manufacturer, Just Born23.
3. Plymouth, Wisconsin: Cheese Wedge Drop
Plymouth honors its dairy industry by dropping an 80-pound decorated cheese wedge from a 100-foot ladder truck2.
4. Boise, Idaho: Giant Potato Drop
Boise celebrates with a giant potato drop, known as the "Glowtato," symbolizing the state's potato production2.
5. Princess Anne, Maryland: Midnight Muskrat Dive
Princess Anne features Marshall Muskrat, a preserved muskrat, gliding down a zip line, celebrating the local wildlife4.
6. Key West, Florida: Drag Queen Drop
Key West hosts a drag queen drop, adding a vibrant touch to the traditional ball drop5.
7. Fayetteville, Arkansas: Hog Drop
Fayetteville drops a hog, reflecting the region's agricultural heritage2.
8. Allentown, Pennsylvania: Liberty Bell Drop
Allentown commemorates its historical connection by dropping a replica Liberty Bell2.
9. Sister Bay, Wisconsin: Cherry-Shaped Ball Drop
Sister Bay celebrates with a cherry-shaped ball drop, symbolizing the local cherry industry2.
10. Yuma, Arizona: Lettuce Drop
Yuma drops a giant head of lettuce, highlighting the region's agricultural produce5.
These unconventional drops not only entertain but also showcase the diverse cultural and historical identities of communities across the United States.
Sources:
Livability.com - "9 New Year's Eve Drops You Have to See to Believe"
https://livability.com/topics/experiences-adventures/9-new-years-eve-drops-you-have-to-see-to-believe/Wikipedia - "List of objects dropped on New Year's Eve"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_objects_dropped_on_New_Year's_EveUSA Today - "Weird New Year's Eve drops across US include wrench, bologna, Hershey's kiss and a wrench"
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/12/30/weird-new-years-eve-drops-2023-2024/72067504007/Patch.com - "Drop Everything: 11 Quirky New Year's Eve Celebrations To Start 2025"
https://patch.com/us/across-america/drop-everything-11-quirky-new-year-s-eve-celebrations-start-2025Seeker.io - "18 of the Craziest New Year's Eve Ball Drop Events in the US"
https://seeker.io/article/new-years-eve-ball-drops/