The history behind the New Year's Eve ball drop ceremony in Times Square
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For many years, crowds have gathered in Times Square for New Year's Eve celebrations. The ceremonial ball drop has a long history in New York City.
Over a billion people worldwide watch the ball drop — with over a million watching live from Times Square. Ashlyn Messier is a writer for Fox News Digital.
Here are more fascinating facts about the special event.
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