WATCH: Peach Drop rings in 2025 in downtown Atlanta

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Thanks for ringing in the New Year with FOX 5 Atlanta live from the Peach Drop in downtown Atlanta. Here's to another year of covering the stories you need from the communities you love. Happy 2025!

ATLANTA - The Peach Drop drew tens of thousands of revelers to Underground Atlanta to ring in 2025. Atlanta’s own Big Boi is headlining the festivities.

FULL DETAILS ON THIS YEAR'S PEACH DROP

Here are some facts about the Peach Drop:

Why a peach?

The obvious answer is that it is an homage to Georgia and its moniker as the Peach State, similar to why they named the Peach Bowl.

Big Boi takes stage, Peach Drop begins descent

The Peach Drop has begun and Atlanta native Big Boi is on the stage. It's almost time to ring in the New Year.

What is the peach made from?

The 8-foot-tall peach is made of fiberglass and foam and weighs 800 pounds.

How tall is the tower?

The peach is hauled up a 138-foot-tall decorative tower.

Thousands pack Atlanta Peach Drop

The clock is winding down, and people are still making their way to Underground Atlanta to watch the 2025 Peach Drop.

When did the Peach Drop start?

The first Peach Drop took place in 1989.

Was the Peach Drop always at Underground Atlanta?

No, in 2018, during the sale of Underground Atlanta to a private developer, the Peach Drop was moved to Woodruff Park with the peach descending the Flatiron Building.

The Battery Atlanta 2025 New Year's Eve Bash

People are also ringing in the new year at The Battery Atlanta at the 2025 New Year's Eve Bash.

Why was the Peach Drop canceled?

The Peach Drop was canceled in 2020 by then-Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms as the event was being "re-evaluated." It was then canceled for the following two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was also canceled in 2024 so the city could focus on the 50th anniversary of hip-hop music.

How many people attend the Peach Drop?

Attendance varies from year to year, with weather playing a big factor in the crowd size. An average of 60,000 people typically attend, with some years spiking to 100,000.