It doesn’t matter where you live in the United States, you are familiar with the ball dropping at midnight in Times Square for New Year’s Eve. Here are the details for that huge celebration, plus four more unusual items that will also be dropping across the country. Happy New Year!
New York, NY – Times Square New Year’s Eve
Times Square is the center of the world’s attention on New Year’s Eve. The first Ball Lowering celebration occurred in 1907, and this tradition is now a universal symbol of welcoming in the New Year. Join the crowd to listen to live music and commentary from two stages and see the 11,000-pound ball on its descent to welcome in 2020.
Time: 6:00 PM to 12:15 AM
Times Square
New York, NY 10036
Boise, ID – Idaho Potato Drop
Every year, Boise celebrates with a very Idaho New Year’s celebration, dropping a giant potato. This year, the fun begins at 3:00 p.m. with live music, a ski and snowboarding exhibition event, live ice sculpting, and a wrestling event. There will be local food and drinks available in the food court, and even a heated tent for family activities. There will be a live performance by The Cowboy Junkies closer to midnight.
Time: 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Idaho State Capital
3131 W State Street
Boise, ID 83703
Mount Olive, NC- New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop
To help mark the 20th dropping of the pickle in Mount Olive, a 10-minute fireworks display will immediately follow the drop, and food trucks will be available. Highlights of the event include line dancing, free pickles, cookies and hot chocolate, and a canned food drive.
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (Note: the drop is at 7:00, not midnight)
University of Mount Olive
634 Henderson Street
Mount Olive, NC 28365
Panama City Beach, FL – New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop
The streets of Pier Park are closed off to traffic as thousands of revelers enjoy free live music, entertainment, and good cheer. There are two separate Beach Ball Drops: At 8:00 p.m. is the Kids’ Beach Ball Drop, with 10,000 Beach Balls dropping down from nets above Pier Park Drive. At Midnight is the Big (10 feet in diameter!) Beach Ball Drop from Celebration Tower.
Time: 5:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Pier Park
600 Pier Park Dr
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Temecula, CA- New Year’s Eve Grape Drop
Ring in the new year Temecula style with the infamous Grape Drop! Celebrate the New Year twice with an East Coast (9pm) and West Coast (midnight) countdown. The event will include live music, food vendors, kid’s activities, and late-night ice skating!
Time: 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Temecula Civic Center Quad
41000 Main Street
Temecula, CA 92590
