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its traditional. its a new yorkers thing. it makes new years memorable and special if u go to see it.

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Where does new years eve ball drop?

In Times Square of New York City.


What year was the first new years ball drop in Times Square?

In 1907 when fireworks were banned.


What happens in Times Square on News Years Eve?

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.


Does it cost any money to watch the ball drop in Times Square?

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.


When to the countdowns start for the ball drop on New Years?

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.


How does Times Square celebrate New Year's Eve?

With an annual ball drop.


When was the first ball dropped in Times Square?

The Times Square ball drop began in 1907, when the use of fireworks within the city of New York was banned.


What do you do on New Year's Eve in New York?

Watch the ball drop in Times Square.


What links New York four corners Manhattan ball drop theatres?

Times Square


What is there to do in Times Square?

there is the ball drop on New Years eve, and you can go to Toys R us or any other store there to go shopping. if you are bored you can just buy random stuff.


What two years were the only years the Time Square Ball was not lowered since 1907?

The Times Square Ball was not lowered in 1942 and 1943 due to World War II and the wartime blackout in New York City. During these years, the city opted for a more subdued celebration to honor the sacrifices made during the war. The ball drop tradition resumed in 1944, continuing to this day.


What building in ny does the ball drop?

The New Year's eve ball drops on a pole on top of the One Times Square building, also known as the New York Times building