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COVID has put a wrench in New Year's Eve celebrations globally. According to CNN, the best view of fireworks in most major cities will be from your couch. Many of the global fireworks displays will be replaced with smaller televised or streamed events, as cities take precautions against the spreading the virus. This includes: London: Their iconic fireworks show over the River Thames is canceled. England is under tough stay-at-home restrictions. New York: The ball will drop in Times Square, but the event is closed to the public. Dubai: Will move forward with their NYE celebrations, with 11 places to watch fireworks. Out of towners must be Covid-19-negative to view them. Rio de Janeiro: Fireworks are canceled and they are restricting beach access. Sydney: Their huge fireworks show is cancelled. A smaller display will light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge at midnight.
If you're looking for ways to ring in the New Year without braving the cold wintry weather, ABC has you covered. Beginning at 8PM ET Saturday December 31st, you can catch the excitement from NYC in the comfort of your living room, hosted by Ryan Seacrest & Jenny McCarthy in the heart of Times Square. Celebrities set to appear include Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, and even singer Lionel Richie who will chime in from his Las Vegas concert, just after the traditional ball drops performing his song “All Night Long."
With New Year’s Eve right around the corner, check out these fun facts you may not know about the iconic Times Square Ball.
Most people don't have the time or patience to wade through Times Square crowds on New Year's Eve, but they can still watch the 2016 ball drop at midnight for free online or on your television. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the ABC special begins at 8 p.m. ET, and will feature performances from Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Demi Lovato, One Direction, Macklemore, Ellie Goulding, and more. The NBC special starts at 11:30 p.m. ET, and will include live appearances from Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Gwen Stefani, and Pharrell Williams. Additionally, if you have a cable package, Fox News and CNN will host their own countdowns and both will be available online or on mobile devices.
New York Mayor says security preparations are well in place in Times Square, where the masses will usher in the New Year with the famed crystal ball drop. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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