Why do people choose to ring in the New Year watching a ball drop in chilly New York City, when they can see a moonpie, squirrel, marlin, beach ball or cougar (lantern) drop right here in Alabama?
Now, that’s a choice!
Want to know more? Here is a list of Alabama NYE drops to close out 2025 and ring in 2026.
Moonpie Over Mobile Drop
Named USA Today’s 4th best NYE drop in the U.S., Mobile has been dropping a 600 pound electric MoonPie from the 34-story RSA BankTrust since 2008. Over 50,000 people regularly attend this pre-Mardi Gras celebration…