ATLANTA — For a quarter-century a giant peach has signaled a new year in downtown Atlanta. But in 2020, there will be no peach.
But have no fear, we’ve found 15 things that might be cooler anyways.
The Possum Drop - Tallapoosa, Georgia
Stuffed by a local taxidermist, Spencer the Possum, drops on New Year's Eve. The town was originally named Possum Snout. A city in North Carolina canceled their live possum drop after an argument with PETA.
To-Go Cup - Savannah, Georgia
This is the second year a to-go cup will be raised in Savannah. Once the six foot cup is high above River Street there'll be fireworks.
Sardine - Eastport, Maine
A sardine crafted by a local sculptor drops on New Year's Eve signifying the area's fishing industry.
Wooden Flea - Eastover, North Carolina
This giant wooden flea signifies the community's original name - Flea Hill.
Acorn - Raleigh, North Carolina
Nicknamed "The City of Oaks", Raleigh will drop this 900-pound copper acorn.
Sausage - Elmore, Ohio
Billed as "The wurst event of the year," the sausage drop is celebrated only once every five years.
Walleye - Port Clinton, Ohio
The walleye drops on the Lake Erie shore. The walleye capital of the world has a celebration that includes walleye chowder, sandwiches and of course walleye popcorn.
Deuce of Clubs - Show Low, Arizona
This playing card is also the name of the main street through town in Show Low.
Grapes - Temecula, California
Celebrate New Year's Eve in wine country with a giant light up bunch of grapes.
Bologna Drop - Lebanon, Pennsylvania
This New Year's Eve has a first name and its B-o-l-o-g-n-a. Nothing can ring in a new year like a giant hunk of Bologna lowered from a crane.
Watermelon Ball - Vincennes, Indiana
An 18-foot, 500 pound watermelon drops on New Year’s Eve then releases real locally-grown watermelons.
Hershey Kiss - Hershey, Pennsylvania
What else would they drop in Hershey?
Pickle - Mount Olive, North Carolina
The Mt. Olive Pickle Company drops this celebratory cucumber down a 45-foot flagpole.
Music Note - Nashville, Tennessee
The Music City has a huge bash on Broadway culminating with the drop of a music note.
Peep - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
The “Chick Drop” is the culmination of Peepfest, a two-day event in Bethlehem, the town where the marshmallow candy is made. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the festival.
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