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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
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How can I ride the ball down on Times Square on New Year's Eve?
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Participating in the ball drop on Times Square on New Year's Eve requires being a part of the official countdown event which typically runs through ticketholders. However, people can still get a close-up view of the ball drop by arriving early in the day and claiming a spot along the route. Additionally, many hotels and event spaces around Times Square offer special viewing parties and tickets for the New Year's Eve ball drop.