Crews ready Mobile’s MoonPie for annual drop

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile is preparing for the 18th annual ‘MoonPie Over Mobile’ New Year’s celebration downtown, Wednesday night.

The 12ft MoonPie has been a beloved tradition in the city for years. It will drop from the 35th floor of the RSA Trustmark building overlooking downtown.

Wesley Roberts, director of engineering at the Battle House Hotel & Spa, told News 5 that preparation for the drop begins months in advance…

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