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Times Square Ball Drop: Where to Watch Online or Live in Person + Tips on New Year's Eve

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Five...Four...Three...Two...One... It's almost New Year's 2012 and time to watch that glitzy ball drop to signal the beginning of the new year. Here is all the information you need to see the Times Square Ball Drop online or to watch live in person on New Year's Eve. As an added bonus, we've added some tips for those of you brave enough to be part of the most magical night of the year in New York City.
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