New York City may have its New Year's Eve ball drop at One Times Square, but only in the South can you welcome in the new year with everything from a MoonPie to a pickle to a possum, among other assorted items. Here's a quick look at the many quirky drops around the region. MoonPie Drop in Mobile, Ala., photo courtesy of Visit Mobile It's a known fact that food plays an essential role in the South, and that sentiment extends into New Year's Eve drops: Hal's and Mal's in Jacks