PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The Christmas parties have come and gone; the next thing on people's list: a plan for New Year's Eve.
If you're looking to welcome in 2024 with a ball drop, FOX43 has a list of this year's celebrations with all the information you need to know.
Dauphin County
Strawberry Drop - N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg
New Year's Eve events in the city of Harrisburg start at 9 p.m. in the City Hall, which includes a Kid's Glow Party, face painting, balloon animals, crafts, snacks and much more. The strawberry drop and fireworks begin at midnight along 2nd Street.
2nd Street will be closed from Chestnut to Walnut Street starting at 6 p.m. Downtown street parking is free after 5 p.m. The Market Square Garage is $10 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Hershey Kiss Raise - ChocolateTown Square, Hershey
Hershey's New Year's Eve celebration returns for its 19th year with music, food and family-friendly activities. The main stage entertainment in the ChocolateTown Square commences at 9 p.m. This year, organizers have also added a community hour that takes place from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the square that will feature local dance and music groups. Bubble wrap stomps will take place through the entire day with HERSHEY's characters joining the fun for the final bubble wrap stomp and dance party at 8:30 p.m. The night will wrap up with a countdown to the HERSHEY's Kiss raise and a laser and pyrotechnics display.
York County
White Rose Drop - Continental Square, York
The City of York celebrates the new year with its iconic White Rose drop taking place in Continental Square. The party starts at 9:30 p.m. and includes a wide range of musical performances, wrapping up with the annual dropping of the White Rose at midnight and a fireworks display.
Starting at 9 p.m., Market Street will be closed from Beaver Street to Duke Street and George Street will be closed from Philadelphia Street to King Street. On-street parking in these areas will also be restricted from 5 p.m. onwards. The closure will last until approximately 1 a.m.
Pickle Drop - 159 S. Baltimore Street, Dillsburg
Dillsburg welcomes in 2024 with its new and improved Pickle Drop. This year, the celebration is held at two locations and times. Kids activities kick off at 4 p.m. at Dillsburg Elementary school with food, kids games, a baby pickle drop at 7 p.m. and bingo from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. The main celebration begins at 9 p.m. at the main stage which will include entertainment and a wide range of food vendors. The evening will wrap up with the famous pickle drop and fireworks at midnight.
Lebanon County
Lebanon Bologna Drop - S. Eighth Street, Lebanon
Much loved locally smoked meat will drop in Lebanon County to bring in the New Year, a tradition that has been going on for more than 25 years. The celebration will begin at 10 p.m. and includes a night of music entertainment. The first 500 people to arrive will be given free glowsticks.
Starting at 3 p.m., 8th Street from Cumberland to Chestnut streets and Walton Street to Gannon and Liberty Streets will be closed. Parking will be prohibited on these streets from 2 p.m. onwards.
Cumberland County
Mechanicsburg Wrench Drop - 53 E. Main Street, Mechanicsburg
A tradition that started in 2004, Mechanicsburg celebrates the new year with its Wrench Drop that first started as an Eagle Scout project by Mechanicsburg Area School District graduate Sheldon Rogers. The celebrations, featuring local singers and other entertainment, will begin at 9 p.m., with the main event held at the Mechanicsburg Volunteer Fire Department.
Adams County
Let's Raise Abe's Hat & Dance - Lincoln Square, Gettysburg
What's more fitting than raising Abe's Hat in Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, a new yearly tradition that started in 2022. Celebrations begin at 9 p.m. and will include music and a handful of vendors for attendees to enjoy. The new year will then be brought in with the raising of Abe's Hat and a fireworks display.
Lancaster County
Lancaster city officials announced earlier in December that the Red Rose Drop will be no more for the "foreseeable future," citing the city’s limited resources.
The city's Office of Promotion said Thursday that it will no longer host the event.
"This decision will allow our team to more strategically allocate our limited resources to events that are longer in duration and attract larger crowds of all ages," spokesperson Amber Strazzo Righter wrote on the city's official website.
However, they add there are still a whole slew of end of year parties people can still take part of including at Tellus 360, Decades and much more.