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Cherry Blossom Ball Drop

Any city can ring in the New Year with an ordinary ball drop, but only Macon, Georgia – the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World – counts down with a Cherry Blossom Ball Drop! Made of recycled metal cherry blossoms covered in pink lights, Macon’s New Year symbol descends from a massive tower set up in the heart of Downtown Macon’s entertainment district. Merrymakers start the party at 9 p.m. with music in Third Street Park, while strolling city sidewalks, enjoying bands and dinner specials at clubs and restaurants, and stopping to pick up noisemakers and party hats at sponsoring businesses in preparation for the countdown.

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