Oddities - Raleigh’s Nutty New Year

Quirkiest New Year’s Eve celebrations? Raleigh…Number 10.

This is quite hilarious, although not necessarily dropped atop the civic center, but close.

TripAdvisor(R), the world’s largest travel community, today announced the top ten quirkiest New Year’s Eve celebrations in America, according to TripAdvisor editors and travelers.

10. Nutty New Year’s: Raleigh, North Carolina

During the city’s First Night celebration, Raleigh, North Carolina borrows a 1,250 pound copper acorn from the city’s Moore Square to star in the New Year’s countdown from atop their civic center. Known as the “City of Oaks,” Raleigh has been dropping this massive acorn for the past 18 years—once at 7:30 p.m. and again at midnight. Tickets to First Night Raleigh are $12 for adults, $10 for kids and admission is free for children under five.

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photo from GoodnightRaleigh

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