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its traditional. its a new yorkers thing. it makes new years memorable and special if u go to see it.
It has varied over the years.
At midnight in Times Square a ball is dropped on New Years Eve. The first ball drop in Times Square took place on December 31, 1907 and has been dropped annually except during 1942 and 1943.
In Times Square of New York City.
The Crystal Ball breaks into pieces of glass and confetties come out of The Crystal Ball
In 1907 when fireworks were banned.
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The ball drop in New York City happens at One Times Square, specifically at the intersection of Broadway and 7th Avenue. This tradition takes place on New Year's Eve to ring in the new year.
The Times Square Ball is a ball located atop the One Times Square building, primarily used as part of New Year's Eve celebrations. Since 2008 the countdown has begun 20 seconds before the hour.
The lowering of the New Years Eve Ball.
Times Square, please not Time Square. No, it costs nothing to watch the ball drop. Any money you spend would be on food, souvenirs, a place to stay (if you don't live in NYC), and transportation to get there.