Mushroom in Kennett Square
The “Mushroom Capital of the World” celebrates by dropping a 700 pound stainless steel mushroom. The event will have food and entertainment as well.
Button in Carlisle
A 50 pound aluminum-framed button, accented with LED lights will dropped at midnight. Visitors and residents are encouraged to design the button, and over 140 children entered the contest last year.
The First Night Carlisle celebration starts at 5 p.m. and includes musical performances, art exhibits and fireworks.
Wrench in Mechanicsburg
The tradition honors the borough’s founders who were mechanics who repaired and crafted wagons in the early 19th century.
The celebration starts at 9 p.m.
Hershey’s Kiss in Hershey
The “Sweetest Place on Earth” celebrates by dropping a Hershey’s Kiss at midnight.
The event starts at 9 p.m. and ends with fireworks.
Strawberry in Harrisburg
A giant, lit strawberry descends in the state Capital.
There is live entertainment, dancing, children’s events and fireworks during the event.
Red Rose in Lancaster
A symbol of the War of the Roses between Lancaster and York, the celebration takes place at Binns Park.
There are performances throughout the evening and fireworks to cap the night.
White Rose in York
The rose will descend in Continental Square. There is also a children’s celebration from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Bologna in Lebanon
A 16-foot Lebanon Bologna descends from the sky at midnight.
Marshmallow Peep in Bethlehem
A giant lit replica of the Marshallow Peep will drop at midnight. There will also be art and music in the evening.
Sled in Duncannon
A ten foot sled, modeled after the Lightning Guider sled manufactured at the Standard Sled Facorty from 1904 to 1990, is dropped.
The celebration starts at 10 p.m. and is concluded with a fireworks display.
Yuengling Beer Bottle in Pottsville
The home of the oldest brewery in American raises a Yuengling beer bottle to the top of a flagpole for their celebration.
Beaver in Beavertown
A life-size Bucky the beaver is hoisted to the top of a 75-foot ladder and slowly lowered to the ground.
Kettle in McClure
A cast iron kettle will be lowered at midnight in honor of the McClure Bean Soup Festival. There will also be food, dancing and kids activities.
Pickle in Dillsburg
A pickle will descend into a barrel and then fireworks will end the celebration.
Breeches in Lower Allen Township
Lower Allen Township will be “lowering the breeches” at midnight.
The celebration begins at 8 p.m. with food and music. There will also be a smaller pair of breeches for children to lower.
Anchor in Shippensburg
“Drop the Anchor” is held at the center of town. The celebration will start at 8 p.m. with carriage rides, entertainment and party favors.
Rockville Bridge in Marysville
A replica of the Rockville Bridge made by Cub Scout Pack 56 will be dropped.
Huckleberry in New Bloomfield
A huckleberry will be dropped from the Courthouse clock tower at midnight.
The celebration starts at 10 p.m. with food and entertainment.
Hard Hat in Newport
The hat, which is about three feet by six feet, is dropped from the top of Turnbaugh’s Place.
Pac-Man in Hanover
The TimeLine Arcade lowers an eight-foot, lit Pac-Man at the top of the building.
The celebration begins at 6 p.m.
Raising of the Cigar in Red Lion
A lion holding a cigar is raised in the town square, honoring the once booming cigar industry of the town.
Recycled Ball in Pittsburgh
The city of Pittsburgh drops a 1,000 pound, illuminated orb made of recycled materials at midnight. The ball symbolizes Pittsburgh’s efforts to be a “green” city, according to the Pa Department of Community and Economic Development.
The celebration starts at 6 p.m., with a parade at 8 p.m., performances throughout the evening and a fireworks show to cap the night.
Coal in Shamokin
A Styrofoam lump of coal will be dropped at midnight.
Lightbulb in Sunbury
From the top of the Edison Hotel a lit outline of a light-bulb is dropped at midnight. The hotel was wired by Thomas Edison in 1883 to demonstrate his invention.
Shoe in Akron
A large shoe is dropped at midnight.
Haydn’s Jug in East Petersburg
The celebration starts at 10 p.m.
