The public was invited to ring in the new year with its annual Grape Drop.
Giant lit grapes will drop to count down the seconds until midnight tonight at the in Old Town.
The events are set to begin at 6 p.m. with a performances by Valley Winds, Open Road and the Silver Beatles, according to the City of Temecula.
Then, Safety Orange is scheduled to perform from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Last year's grape drop was a big success, officials said. To read about it, .