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Thousands Gather for Old Town Temecula's Annual New Year's Eve Celebration

Temecula residents counted down the Grape Drop in Old Town Temecula.

Michael Loeschnig, Neighbor
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Thousands of Temecula residents gathered in Old Town on Monday night to ring in the new year.

The party-goers joined Mayor Chuck Washington and his wife, Kathy, as they counted down the Grape Drop, which measured 12 feet long and 5 feet wide.

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