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NYC New Year’s Eve Celebrations
We’re on the edge of that time of year again. Wherein we say goodbye to the old and welcome in the new. The New Year that is. Unfortunately there’s quite a bit of precipitation predicted for that evening here in NYC. Of course if past years are any indication then bad weather won’t keep the tens of thousands from celebrating in Times Square which’ll have live performances, great fun, the ball dropping and some pyrotechnic displays.
On ABC Dick Clark’s Rockin’ Eve festivities will begin at 10:00 pm as the tens if not hundreds of thousands in Times Square await the drop of the ball at midnight. Hosting the show will be Mr. New Year’s Eve himself, Dick Clark as well as Ryan Seacrest. Also on hand will be performances by Jennifer Lopez who is expected to sing some of her own hits and Daughtry who’s to perform four songs. Through their televised presentation one will catch sight of performers from Las Vegas such as Robin Thicke, Colbie Caillat, Justin Bieber, The Black Eyed Peas and others.
Over at NBC will be New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly also beginning at 10:00 pm. With Live performances by Jay-Z, Rihanna and Green Day amongst others it promises to be one of quite exciting items coming in from Times Square.
Mind you the New Year’s Eve ball has gotten a new design featuring 300 Waterford crystal triangles. These details provided by the Times Square Alliance site. The lighted Ball descends 70 feet in sixty seconds. The Ball is a geodesic sphere, twelve feet in diameter, weighing 11,875 pounds. The Ball is covered with 2688 Waterford crystal triangles and lit by 32,256 Philips Luxeon Rebel LEDs.
Please remember. There’ll be huge numbers present and readying for that big blast at Times Square. So if you decide to go then be sure to get there early and do not bring along anything that’ll be frowned upon by security. Extra unnecessary items, alcohol and more should be left home. Also, there WILL BE NO portable toilets. Actually, it’s a good idea to head on over to the official FAQs page to see and learn more.
Of course this isn’t all that’s going on in the city. Over at Central Park will be the Emerald Nuts Midnight Run. This here’s an annual event which will highlight some DJ music and dancing, a costume parade and contest as well as the Midnight Run itself and Fireworks. Wahoooo!!!! Gosh, too bad every year it’s been so gosh darned cold. Otherwise we would’ve headed to this part of the city long ago.
On another note, in the past there have been the fireworks at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn but apparently it looks like it may not be happening. As for the fireworks which has taken place in New York Harbor near the Statue of Liberty, we’ve heard merely rumors but nothing official. Please drop us a line or mention something in the comments section.
So, in ending. Here’s wishing one and all a most beautiful New Year’s Eve and peaceful, loving and warm 2010. May we overcome all the many problems this great nation has faced in 2009. God Bless one and all!
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Bangin’ the Gavel at the New York Stock Exchange
Here’s a photo featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, Kate Voegele and Kym Johnson amongst other stars at the NYSE during the Closing Bell. Gotta say, Mr. Cyrus went bang happy with that gavel. LOL. Gotta love that sense of humor. Meanwhile outside folks were still celebrating the 2009 Wall Street Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies which you can read more about right here….
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Wall Street / NYSE Christmas Tree Lighting
Today on December 10, 3:00 pm began what yours truly can only recall as being one of the best outdoor Christmas celebrations to have been experienced in the streets of New York City in a very long time. To some it might sound like I’m laying it on a bit thick but believe you me when I tell you how much I enjoyed the experience. Just as last year the performances were all top notch. What with such names as Billy Ray Cyrus, Joshua Bell, the Manhattan Transfer, Kate Vogele, David Nail, the Monsignor Donovan Choir amongst others belting out great tunes with gorgeous voices to boot..wellllll, heck. One simply couldn’t go wrong! Updated is this newly added video. Sorry the quality isn’t as great as one would wish. In the photo below…who would’ve thought Santa’s Helpers could be so beautiful? I could sit here trying to compare them all through the wonderful memories I’ve had of this day and attempt to tell you which ones were on their game and such. But I won’t! Not for a minute. Since when i say they were all wonderful, I mean it! Hey! Not only that but a number of us got to venture into the New York Stock Exchange itself for the closing bell for which Billy Ray Cyrus and some fellow rockers took part. Afterwards we were brought outside so’s to continue the festivities. ‘and of course there was the tree lighting. Hmmmm, may I say this year’s tree was so awesome compared to previous years’ trees? hehe, I really can remember last year’s and the one before that drooping a bit. Wellll, Perky is in and Droop is out. Wait! I can recall saying the same thing about the Rockefeller Tree once. LOL. No matter, if you should find yourself in the area of Wall Street and Broad Street (where the NYSE is located) then I’d highly suggest your passing through to get a look at this year’s grand Wall Street Christmas Tree. You won’t regret it!!! Soooo, Happy Holidays to one and all. ‘and please take a look at the display of photos below…. Be well. 
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