Interesting Ways Different U.S. Cities Celebrate New Year’s Eve

On New Year's Eve, you're probably used to celebrating by watching a ball drop and toasting the new year with a glass of champagne. While that's a traditional way to celebrate, different cities celebrate in very different ways.

I'm not even talking about different countries. Right here in these United States--we celebrate New Year's Eve in different ways with some cities really standing out compared to others. USA Today highlighted some of these stand-outs and I haven't heard of many of these! It's surprising that all cities don't try to put their own unique spin on New Year's Eve and the ball drop. Get creative with it! Instead of a ball, the city of Detroit should have a tire. You know what I'm saying? Check out the unique ways some U.S. cities celebrate New Year's Eve below.

When you think of New Year's Eve, you probably think of Times Square in New York City and their epic ball drop every year. It's a big deal. However, it's not the only place that goes big for the new year.

USA Today points out how big Nashville does New Year's Eve. They drop a famous red Music Note instead of a ball. That's fitting! Nashville is the Music City. It's actually giving NYC a run for its money on NYE it seems like lately. There's even a TV special from Nashville for the holiday.

Door County, Wisconsin's giant cherry drop also got a mention from USA Today in the article. Great idea as a small town to do something big for the holiday. It has to help with tourism, I'd imagine.

According to USA Today, Amelia Island, Florida drops a jumbo shrimp for New Year's Eve every year. Again, fitting! I'd love to see that in-person. Amelia Island isn't the only city in Florida that puts a unique spin on New Year's Eve. Key West drops a giant ruby-red heel with a drag queen inside of it! You can't get more unique than that. That sounds like a must-see.

See some cool ways other cities celebrate New Year's Eve from USA Today here.