The Mushroom Drops at the stroke of midnight.

Hundreds of people braved the near-freezing temperatures and packed State Street in Kennett Square for the annual Midnight on the Square Mushroom Drop to bring in 2026. They sang, danced, and counted down. Here’s how it looked in photos.

Fred McCarthy lays down some soft acoustics as the evening progresses.

 

Former Kennett Mayor Leon Spencer is the frontman for Syde 2. The band played leading up to the Mushroom Drop.
Laser lights add to the festive atmosphere.
Let’s make some noise to bring in the new year.
Bringing in the new year with a kiss.

 

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Dancing in the street, waiting for 2026.

About Rich Schwartzman

Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.

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