Preparing to Drop The Guitar in The Falls! | News

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. - The scaffolding is being set up, the stage will soon be in place, and the thousands will soon jam down Old Falls Street, as 2012 will be ushered in in fine musical fashion.

For the third year, The Hard Rock Guitar Drop will bring in the new year. The metal rigging is currently being welded by city workers at the welding shop where plows are usually the main repair. The mini-zamboni is out on the outdoor skating rink surrounded by a holiday market place, in short The Falls is ready to roll out the red carpet.

Last year, 10,000 plus turned out for the celebration and free concert by Smash Mouth, This year, it will be the reggae band The Wailers. The Hard Rock Guitar Drop 2012 event is all ages and free.