If you want to watch the ball drop in person, be sure to arrive early (people start gathering in the afternoon to get a good spot) and dress warmly! However, there are lots of parties throughout the city and most New Yorkers try to aim for some of the downtown clubs and bars or a house party!Ĭheck out my free travel guide to New York City for more information on how to get there, save money, and enjoy the city during your visit!Īustralia is one of the first countries in the world to experience New Year’s Eve making Sydney the first major city in the world to greet a new year (sorry New Zealand, you aren’t as big!). On top of that, around a BILLION more people will watch from home, making this one of the biggest events of the year - every year!
Around one million people will crowd into the square to watch the famous ball drop. Times Square has been a focal point of New Year’s activity for more than a hundred years.
