Watching the Times Square ball drop is not the only way to ring in the new year: From a pickle drop in North Carolina to a moon pie drop in Alabama, quirky countdowns honor local products or tastes. Take a peek at some of the most unusual.
Watermelon
Photo: Duane Chattin
Conch Shell
Photo: Courtesy of Sloppy Joe's
Acorn
Photo: Michael Zirkle
Bologna
Photo: Melissa Kulbitsky
Cheese
Photo: Courtesy of Plymouth Arts Center
Marshmallow Peep
Photo: Mark Demko
Moon Pie
Photo: Tad Denson/MyShotz.com
Peach
Photo: Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
Pickle
Photo: Troy Herring for Mt. Olive Pickle Company
Potato Chips
Photo: Kristen Price
Crab
Photo: First Night Talbot
Walleye
Photo: Walleye Madness