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Want to catch the New Year’s Eve 2021-2022 Ball Drop? You’ll have to be early if you want to get a good vantage point. <\/em>Don’t waste time hunting for Times Square parking<\/a> on New Year’s Eve- read this post to know where to find convenient spots!<\/em><\/p>\n

Another year has gone past, and folks across the country are hoping for a much better 2022! In anticipation of a new beginning, most New Year’s Eve events in NYC will be organized in almost pre-COVID fashion! The annual Times Square Ball Drop is the most iconic of these events, which will return this year after muted celebrations last year. On New Year’s Eve 2020, the Ball Drop was not open to the public and was restricted to families of first responders of the COVID pandemic.<\/p>\n

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However, this year’s celebrations will be a spectacular return to form – so it’s best to plan your visit to Times Square well in advance. If you\u2019ve ever been to Times Square before, you\u2019ll know what a headache it is to find parking nearby. Unless you know where to find affordable parking, you might burn a hole in your pocket on New Year’s Eve! Read on to know where to find the best parking near Times Square<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When is New Year\u2019s Eve\u00a02021?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

New Year’s Eve 2021 falls on Friday, 31 December 2021. Yes, we can already hear you heave a collective sigh of relief – the first day of the new year is a Saturday! That also means that most folks will be in the mood to celebrate on Friday night. If you’re going to head to Times Square, you need to plan it down to the T.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where is Times Square located?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Times Square is located in Midtown Manhattan, at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue. It extends from W 42nd Street to W 47th Street and is easily one of the world’s busiest streets! More than 50 million visitors come to Times Square every year, with around 1 million of them reaching the location exclusively for New Year’s Eve. It’s no surprise why it’s called ‘The Crossroads of the World.’<\/p>\n

Are\u00a0there\u00a0special New Year\u2019s Eve\u00a02021\u00a0events\u00a0at Times\u00a0Square?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Times Square is in the limelight throughout the year – but it gets much more attention on December 31 because of the Times Square Ball and celebrations. Most revelers head out to a pre-New Year’s bash in any of the clubs, restaurants, or eateries near Times Square before heading out to the square a few minutes before midnight. You can also catch some spectacular performances from your favorite celebrities before the final countdown to the new year. Keep an eye on the schedule that will be posted on the official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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What is the Times Square New Year\u2019s Eve Ball Drop\u00a02021?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Times Square Ball is located on the roof of One Times Square. It is symbolically lowered down a specially designed flagpole from 11.59 p.m. onwards and comes to rest at the base at exactly 12 a.m – thus signifying the start of the new year. This event is the culmination of an evening of live entertainment and performance. If you want to witness the ringing in of the new year, you better look for Times Square parking at a nearby garage!<\/p>\n

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What conditions should you fulfill to be allowed into Times Square on New Year’s Eve 2021?<\/h2>\n

All visitors to Times Square on New Year’s Eve need to be fully vaccinated and masked. On the event day, at least 14 days need to have passed after your second dose of a ‘two-dose vaccine’ or 14 days after a single dose of an approved ‘single-dose vaccine.’ All attendees must present proof of COVID vaccination to enter the event. The approved vaccines include Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca\/Oxford, Sinopharm, or Sinovac.<\/p>\n

Unvaccinated minors below the age of 5 must be accompanied by a vaccinated adult to enter Times Square and should wear face masks. If you have been unable to get vaccinated because of disability, you must provide a negative COVID PCR test taken 72 hours before the event.<\/p>\n

Can you stream the NYC Times Square New Year’s Eve events online?<\/h2>\n

Yes, you can watch the live stream of the NYC Times Square celebrations at TimesSquareNYC.org<\/a>, or at TimesSquareBall.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I want to watch the NYE Ball Drop at Times Square. Where can I book parking for New Year’s Eve celebration at Times Square?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n