From Times Square to Ludington: Top US New Year’s Eve Ball Drops

Dec 29, 2024 Komal Das

As midnight strikes, U.S. cities celebrate with unique New Year’s Eve drops, from Times Square’s ball to glowing pickles and shrimp. Here are 10 popular ones:

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Ludington celebrates with a sparkling ball drop, fireworks, and local wine and craft beer, set against the scenic Lake Michigan backdrop

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Boise rings in the new year with a glowing potato drop, fireworks, live music, and performances

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Amelia Island celebrates with a glowing shrimp drop at midnight, followed by fireworks over the scenic waterfront

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Since 1907, millions have watched the iconic 12-foot crystal ball drop in Times Square to ring in the new year

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Whiting celebrates with a giant pierogi dropped into a cauldron at midnight, featuring fireworks and live music

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Flagstaff celebrates with a 70-pound pinecone drop at noon, 10 p.m., and midnight, a tradition since 1999

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A giant, illuminated PEEPS Chick drops at 5:30 p.m. on December 30 and 31, followed by fireworks to ring in the new year

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Panama City Beach celebrates with early and midnight beach ball drops, live music, fireworks, and family-friendly fun

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A taxidermied possum named "Spencer" is dropped at midnight, with live music, celebrating Tallapoosa's quirky history as "Possum Snout"

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A glowing pickle drops into a giant jar at 7 p.m., with live music, food, fireworks, and free pickles for everyone

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From Times Square to Ludington: Top US New Year’s Eve Ball Drops

As midnight strikes, U.S. cities celebrate with unique New Year’s Eve drops, from Times Square’s ball to glowing pickles and shrimp. Here are 10 popular ones:

Ludington celebrates with a sparkling ball drop, fireworks, and local wine and craft beer, set against the scenic Lake Michigan backdrop

Ludington’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop – Ludington, Michigan

Boise rings in the new year with a glowing potato drop, fireworks, live music, and performances

Idaho Potato Drop – Boise, Idaho:

Amelia Island celebrates with a glowing shrimp drop at midnight, followed by fireworks over the scenic waterfront

New Year’s Eve Shrimp Drop – Amelia Island, Florida

Since 1907, millions have watched the iconic 12-foot crystal ball drop in Times Square to ring in the new year

Times Square Ball Drop – New York City, New York

Whiting celebrates with a giant pierogi dropped into a cauldron at midnight, featuring fireworks and live music

Pierogi Drop – Whiting, Indiana

Flagstaff celebrates with a 70-pound pinecone drop at noon, 10 p.m., and midnight, a tradition since 1999

The Great Pinecone Drop – Flagstaff, Arizona

A giant, illuminated PEEPS Chick drops at 5:30 p.m. on December 30 and 31, followed by fireworks to ring in the new year

PEEPS Chick Drop – Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Panama City Beach celebrates with early and midnight beach ball drops, live music, fireworks, and family-friendly fun

New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop – Panama City Beach, Florida

A taxidermied possum named "Spencer" is dropped at midnight, with live music, celebrating Tallapoosa's quirky history as "Possum Snout"

The Possum Drop – Tallapoosa, Georgia

A glowing pickle drops into a giant jar at 7 p.m., with live music, food, fireworks, and free pickles for everyone

Pickle Drop – Mount Olive, North Carolina