Drones, Bing cherries play starring role in Portland-area New Year’s Eve celebrations

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Celebrations are underway for New Year’s Eve across the greater Portland area.

In downtown Portland, they are gearing up for two drone shows in Pioneer Courthouse Square, one at 9 p.m. for families and then another at midnight to ring in 2026.

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But earlier, at 6 p.m., Milwaukie will kick off its “Bing in the New Year” festivities by dropping a Bing cherry from the sky.

Why a Bing cherry drop? Event organizers say it’s a nod to the city’s heritage: The first-ever Bing cherry was cultivated in Milwaukie, Ore…

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