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Spend NYE In NYC

Ticked off in December 2014

Spend NYE In NYC

What it is

Watching the ball drop in Times Square is a famous New Year tradition.

How to do it

Arrive early in the afternoon; there are no toilets and you can't leave and return.

Top tip

Many prefer a rooftop party or Brooklyn Bridge Park.

My experience

Every year as the clock nears midnight on December 31, the eyes of the world turn once more to the dazzling lights and bustling energy of Times Square. Anticipation runs high. New Year’s Eve at the symbolic centre of New York City has become more than just a celebration – it’s a global tradition.

The world holds its breath, and cheers as the clocks strike twelve. The world is united in bidding collective farewell to the departing year and expressing joy and hope for the year ahead.