15 items dropped on New Year’s Eve that might be cooler than a peach

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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