The city of Oxford has come up with its own unique way to usher in the New Year.
Vance County has the Catfish, Raleigh has the giant acorn and Times Square has the glittery orb, but Oxford’s got the Pepper!
With a nod, no doubt, to the city’s annual Hot Sauce Festival, the city of Oxford is having its first “Pepper Drop” on New Year’s Eve from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Bring your family and friends for an evening featuring live entertainment, bouncy houses and games, face painting, photo booth opportunities, and sweet treats and hot drinks available for purchase.
And according to Oxford’s Communications Specialist Sabrina Richards, downtown Oxford also will have an ice skating rink to add to the festivities, thanks to a sponsorship by Benchmark Community Bank.
There will be an admission charge for this activity, and there will be skates available to rent if you don’t have your own.
It all happens in downtown Oxford, with the Pepper Drop and fireworks at 10 p.m., which gives families a chance to celebrate the New Year and still be in bed before midnight.
