Iconic Big Orange returns in final preparations to ring in the New Year in Miami; Mr. Neon to receive key to city

MIAMI (WSVN) – The Big Orange is going through some final preparations to help South Florida ring in the New Year, while its creator is set to be honored.

Teams got to work in preparing the big orange, a 35-foot, 2,000-pound LED sculpture to make its climb to the top of the InterContinental hotel when the clock strikes midnight in New Year’s Day in downtown Miami.

The annual tradition has been going strong for nearly 40 years, becoming a staple in South Florida’s celebration tradition…

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