List Of Objects Dropped On New Year's Eve
The object dropped or raised on New Year's Eve in a locality is generally some form of ball that reaches the bottom or top of a lighted tower at midnight. The arrival of the ball launches a display of fireworks. Special effects for the ball drop are designed similar to the time balls used in the 19th century.
The most famous "drop" is the Times Square Ball, broadcast live in the United States from Times Square in Manhattan, New York City on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve and on New Year's Eve with Carson Daly. Other major cities have their own versions based on the Times Square Ball. Although some of the objects dropped or raised may seem peculiar, they generally relate to some aspect of local history, geography, or culture. Other objects advertise a corporation sponsoring the event.
Ball drop events are otherwise similar to other New Year's Eve celebrations such as America's Party in Las Vegas and Sydney New Year's Eve in Sydney, Australia, often involving large crowds, live music, and fireworks displays. Ball drops are by far the most common in, but not exclusive to, the United States.
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