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New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve is observed on December 31st, the eve of the New Year. This holiday is often marked by fireworks, parades, and reflection upon the last year while looking ahead to the future’s possibilities. Many people celebrate New Year’s Eve in the company of loved ones, involving traditions meant to bring luck and success in the upcoming year. Many cultures consider a festival’s celebration to start on the midnight of a holiday, meaning that many traditions of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day blur together.

New Years Eve Movies

There are many great movies you may be looking to watch on New Year’s Eve. Typically there are many new movies which are released on or around New Year’s Eve. If you are planning on staying home with the family on new years eve there are a few movie choices available that make for a great movie night. Grab the popcorn, blankets and get cozy watching these films, they have become very popular New Year’s Eve recommendations by many people.

Times Square New Year’s Eve

Many Parties and events take place on New Year’s Eve. Most Major Cities have some type of fireworks show or a countdown. Times Square in New York is famous for the New Years Ball Drop. There you will find an evening full of Live Performances and Celebrity appearances Counting down to the New Year. There are about 1 million in attendance and it is also televised nationally.

New Year’s Eve Las Vegas

Many Celebrate New Year’s Eve by vacationing in Las Vegas. Sin City is a great place to be during New Years Eve.
There are many performances and events that take place at the Las Vegas strip. There are also many spectacular fireworks shows that will leave you in awe. If you get tired of fireworks and music performance there are plenty of top-notch night clubs and other clubs as well as bars you can head over to and party all night.