One of Columbia’s most anticipated New Year’s traditions returns to the Historic Public Square as the Mule Drop celebrates its 10th anniversary with a free, family-friendly event welcoming in 2026.
Festivities begin at 9 p.m. with the lighting and raising of the iconic Mule Drop, followed by food trucks, a beer garden, hourly countdowns and celebratory toasts throughout the evening.
The celebration will conclude with a fireworks display and a large confetti blast at midnight to mark the start of the new year.
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