We still have about 13 hours left til 2013 but as you can see in the picture, people are starting to wait for the ball drop already!
Times Square is New Year's Eve, the place where the ball drops, the fireworks explode and the streets are bathed in a ton of confetti. If you choose to be part of the world's biggest New Year's Eve event, here are some essential tips from www.nycgo.com to ensure that your experience is memorable and pleasant.
THE BASICS:
They recommends watching on Broadway between West 43rd - West 50th Streets and on 7th Avenue up to West 59th Street. (Here's a rundown of last year's street-closure times.) Those who score the choicest spots typically arrive before 3pm; the ball rises to the top of the flagpole at 6pm, and by 10:30pm, it's nearly impossible to find a spot with a view of the ball.
TAKE THE TRAIN: but try to detrain at a stop other than 42nd Street/Times Square and walk the rest of the way. That subway station in particular becomes uncomfortably crowded on New Year's Eve.
WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES: We know you want to look nice on New Year's Eve, but no one is going to see your feet in this crowd. If you arrive early enough to get a good viewing spot, you'll be standing for many hours.
LEAVE YOUR BAG AT HOME: The cops won't let you past the barricades with a bag, period.
BUNDLE UP:
It's going to be very, very cold, and the temperature will continue dropping as the hours pass.
FUEL UP:
You can't reclaim your viewing spot if you leave the area, so grab a bite beforehand on nearby Restaurant Row or elsewhere
VISIT THE RESTROOM IN ADVANCE:
There are no portable public bathrooms in the viewing area, so be sure to go before you arrive.
HAVE COOL FRIENDS:
It won't hurt to like the people you're with and have plenty of conversation topics ready—it's going to be a fun night, but a long one, too.
