The Atlanta Peach Drop is an annual New Year’s Eve celebration held in Atlanta, Georgia. The event features a giant peach descending from a 138-foot-tall tower at the stroke of midnight, signifying the arrival of the new year. The peach is illuminated with over 300 LED lights and weighs approximately 800 pounds.
The Atlanta Peach Drop has been a tradition since 1989 and has become one of the most popular New Year’s Eve celebrations in the United States. The event draws hundreds of thousands of people to downtown Atlanta each year, and it is broadcast live on national television. The Peach Drop is a symbol of Atlanta’s rich history and its status as the “Peach State.”