LEWISTOWN — It’s almost time to ring in another year. While many might watch the countdown in Times Square, with the traditional crystal ball drop, cities and counties across Pennsylvania have their own twists on the celebration.

Here are a few of those traditions, listed alphabetically:

Allentown

Puck Drop

While puck drops are obviously common at a hockey arena, the city of Allentown takes it up a notch with the world’s largest puck. The Queen City will ring in 2026 with a Puck Drop outside the PPL Center.

The event begins at 10 p.m., leading up to the Puck Drop at midnight along with a drone show.

Hundreds of drones will take flight in a custom-designed show by StarFlight Drone Shows at midnight, the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce said. Lehigh Valley Phantoms mascot MeLVin will join in the fun.

Bethlehem

Peep Drop

Lehigh Valley-based Just Born Candy Co., makers of Peeps, will ring in the New Year by dropping a massive Peep chick. This will take place during PeepsFest at Steelstacks in Bethlehem on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The two-day festival includes live music, magicians, and kid-friendly entertainment. The Peep — a 400-pound chick — will descend each night at 5:35 p.m., ringing in the New Year a little early to allow young kids to join in the fun.

Carlisle Hotchee Dog Drop

The Hotchee Dog Drop is a unique celebration in Carlisle, where a culinary staple of one of its restaurants – a giant replica of the Hamilton Restaurant’s iconic Hotchee Dog – is dropped to ring in the New Year at 9 p.m.

There’ll be a giveaway of the hot dogs as well as a hot dog eating contest beginning at 8 p.m. Whoever can eat 20 the quickest — or the most in 10 minutes — will be crowned top dog.

Carriage rides will be offered from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the event, hosted by the Downtown Carlisle Association.

Dillsburg Pickle Drop

In York County, the Dillsburg community will gather for the annual Pickle Drop. The event begins at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with food trucks. Six Whiskey Revival takes the stage at 9 p.m. At midnight, the pickle drops.

There’s also a “baby” pickle drop beginning at 4 p.m. for folks who won’t be up at midnight. That takes place at Dillsburg Elementary with the “baby” pickle drop at 7 p.m.

Gettysburg Lincoln Hat Raising

This Adams County community will continue its tradition of raising President Abraham Lincoln’s top hat to ring in the New Year. The event takes place at the aptly named Lincoln Square in downtown Gettysburg.

Leading up to midnight, food trucks will set up and the Good Samaritan Lodge No. 336 Free and Accepted Masons will serve up free hot chocolate and water.

Harrisburg Strawberry Drop

The Capital City’s annual New Year’s celebration is set for Dec. 31 in downtown Harrisburg, with the famous strawberry drop at midnight, accompanied by a fireworks display.

There’ll also be a kid’s glow party at 8:30 p.m. at City Hall. Kids should wear their brightest neon and white.

Street parking downtown will be free after 5 p.m. and the Market Square Garage is $10 from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., provided you enter between 7 p.m. and midnight.

Hershey Kiss Raise

Downtown Hershey will play host to the annual Hershey Kiss Raise on New Year’s Eve. As the clock strikes midnight in the Derry Township community, a laser and pyrotechnics display will accompany the rise of a Hershey Kiss.

For folks who might not be up until midnight, the main event begins with a family hour from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a children’s musician, face painting, and more. Leading up to midnight, goodie bags and free hot dogs will be given out. There’ll also be live music.

Lancaster Red Rose Drop

The Red Rose City will, fittingly, drop a Red Rose at midnight on New Year’s Eve. It’ll take place at Penn Medicine Park in Lancaster beginning at 8 p.m. From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., there’ll be a kids party with face painters, balloon artists, photos with characters, and more.

At midnight, the Red Rose will drop accompanied by fireworks to ring in 2026.

Lebanon Bologna Drop

A tradition inspired by the Pennsylvania Dutch delicacy will take place in downtown Lebanon once again this year. Festivities begin at 10 p.m. on South Eighth Street between Chestnut and Cumberland Streets in the city. At midnight, the bologna will ring in the New Year.

Mechanicsburg Wrench Drop

A tradition dating back more than two decades in Cumberland County, Mechanicsburg will ring in the New Year with the drop of a wrench. The event takes place from 9 p.m. New Year’s Eve until 12:30 a.m. at the Washington Fire Co. firehouse on East Main Street.

Devised by a Mechanicsburg Eagle Scout, it honors the history of the borough’s founders — mechanics who settled in the area.

York White Rose Drop

Speaking of roses, the White Rose City will also drop their namesake flora to ring in the New Year. The event there begins at 10 p.m. on Continental Square with live music from Ralph Real and the Family Jam. At midnight, the White Rose drops, ringing in 2026 in downtown York.