AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — The annual Shrimp Drop on Amelia Island is named for USA Today’s 10Best awards for Best New Year’s Eve Drop.
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The award, which stems from the national celebration of a large object descending at the stroke of midnight on December 31, features more than 20 different celebrations from across the country.
The Shrimp Drop features a large, neon shrimp statuette. It came in at No. 3 on USA TODAY’s 10Best in 2024.
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Other Florida “drops” nominated this year include the beach ball drop in Panama City and the pineapple drop in Sarasota.
Voting is open until Monday, Dec. 1 at noon and the 10Best will be announced Wednesday, Dec. 10. Click HERE to learn more.
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