Published 00:53 IST, December 31st 2020
Times Square crystal ball tested ahead of NYE
Although the New Year's Eve festivities will features concerts and live performances, just a limited group of first responders have been invited to watch in person.
- World News
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Reported by: Associated Press Television News
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The iconic crystal ball that will ring in the new year in New York's Times Square was given a final test run on Wednesday ahead of the big night.
The ball will rise at the stroke of midnight from atop the One Times Square building.
Normally a draw for tens of thousands in the heart of Manhattan, this year's celebration has been scaled down to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions.
Revelers can still watch from home on television and online.
Although the New Year's Eve festivities will features concerts and live performances, just a limited group of first responders have been invited to watch in person.
Updated 00:53 IST, December 31st 2020