Tag Archives: New Year’s Eve

The New York Daily News reports: The coronavirus pandemic — in its final, cruel act of 2020 — has grounded public New Year’s Eve bashes around the globe, including the iconic ball drop at Times Square which will be closed to revelers this year. The crystal orb that normally draws millions of visitors will still make its famous descent down …

The New York Daily News reports: Gloria Gaynor has the right message for 2020: You’re not welcome anymore. The disco diva will perform her anthemic — and suddenly appropriate — 1978 breakup hit “I Will Survive” on New Year’s Eve at the Crossroads of the World during the Times Square Alliance’s “Heroes of 2020” event to honor essential workers and …

Gothamist reports: Event organizers today announced that this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square will be “a virtually enhanced celebration.” Organizers say there will be “an extremely limited group of in-person honorees, socially distanced, who will reflect the themes, challenges and inspirations of 2020.” Otherwise, their announcement makes it sound like Times Square will be mostly human-free for …

The New York Post reports: Mayor Bill de Blasio got hot and crusty Wednesday over a Post report about a Domino’s pizzeria in Midtown that sold pies for $30 apiece to penned-in New Year’s Eve revelers in Times Square. Multiple commenters also pointed the left-leaning pol to the basic laws of economics, with Matthew Baden tweeting: “How is this different …

The New York Post reports: New York City’s counterterrorism czar expects Times Square to be “the safest place on the planet Earth” on New Year’s Eve. Thousands of police officers will be on duty for Tuesday night’s festivities, along with specialized units armed with long guns, bomb-sniffing dogs and other measures. For the first time, police drones are expected to …

Time Magazine reports: Leading journalists will ring in the New Year Monday in New York City’s Times Square as the annual ball drop, watched globally by billions, recognizes journalism and free speech. The group of reporters and editors will appear on stage just before midnight to push the button that officially begins the 60-second countdown to the lowering of the …

USA Today reports: Revelers in New York’s Times Square could face the coldest New Year’s Eve celebration in more than 50 years as a brutal wave of arctic air tightens its iron grip on much of the nation. “We are predicting 11 degrees at midnight in Times Square that will feel like minus-10 degrees,” warned AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Paul Walker. …

One of Key West’s most beloved traditions took place last night when local drag star Sushi was lowered to Duval Street in a giant glittery pump at the stroke of midnight. This year, however, Sushi (real name Gary Marion) finished the ritual by getting married before the adoring throngs. Watch it all below. I had the pleasure of meeting Sushi …

Here’s a great narration-free clip of last night’s festivities in Times Square, brought to you by Planet Fitness, whose logo adorned every stage and every head. Still better than the Year Of Nivea. As tradition holds, the ball drop was followed by Frank Sinatra’s New York, New York. After that came Ray Charles  and then Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s gorgeous take on …

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Lose weight, see the world, yadda yadda yadda. Surely the readers of this here website thingy have some actually interesting resolutions. Let’s hear them.

No New Year’s Eve is complete without a look at the fireworks spectacular over Sydney. Watch below. I’m just a little disappointed that they didn’t soundtrack the fireworks with Kylie this year.

The celebrations have begun! “Auckland, New Zealand is the first major city to welcome the new year. The city’s celebrations include a fireworks display, launched from the Sky Tower.” Are you working today? Where will you be tonight?

It’s almost nine hours before midnight and Times Square is already mobbed. EarthCam is streaming live shots from multiple angles.

Their fireworks are always the best.

Via World Net Daily: When the famous ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City’s Times Square, a message will be there to remind “our intolerant liberal friends” about the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment. Answers in Genesis, the Christian ministry best known for operating the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky, announced it is purchasing a recurring, 15-second spot …

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