Updated December 11, 2020 10:19 a.m. EST
By Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor
Mount Olive, N.C. The annual Mt. Olive Pickle Drop on New Year s Eve has been canceled, organizers announced Thursday.
The annual pickle drop usually takes place at 7 p.m. in the town of Mount Olive. This year, organizers will stream a 30-minute webcast that features highlights of previous pickle drops.
The New Year s Eve tradition was created by Mt. Olive Pickle, which was founded in Mount Olive more than 90 years ago.
For the first 19 years, a 3-foot-long pickle descended down the company s 45-foot flagpole at the corner of Cucumber and Vine streets. Last year, the event moved to the University of Mount Olive, where the pickle was dropped from the Mount Olive Fire Department’s tower truck followed by a fireworks display.
By Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor
Raleigh, N.C. A few options for holiday shopping outdoors this weekend, plus lots more to do.
Holiday Bazaar at Moore Square (Moore Square, 226 E Martin Street, Raleigh) - This two-day holiday shopping event will take place at Moore Square. On Saturday and Sunday, more than 40 handmade artisans.
Black Nativity goes virtual this year - The Justice Theatre Project in Raleigh will presenting the Black Nativity virtually this year. The production, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, starts Friday, Dec 11, and runs through Jan. 30.
North Hills Midtown pop-up market (Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park @ North Hills, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills St., Raleigh) - Shop at the Midtown Park at North Hills on Sunday. There will be tents with more than 30 local artists and makers.