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[Shanus]

More important than saying HI to 2021 is saying BYE to 2020. What a year!!!

I bought steaks to put on the grill, but now cold and rain predicted. Never fear. Shrimp in the freezer to fry up with baked sweet potato fries, salad, mac 'n cheese and blueberry cobbler for dessert. Oh, starting out with my COSMO...maybe 2 (heck of a year). Then watching the big doings on TV.

I think there's a tradition of black eye peas and greens. Can do the peas, but just can't make the greens like my aunt could. She started with a big ham bone (I think) and lots of spices and it sat on the stove all day...low and slow.

What will you be doing to welcome 2021?

[Reconnaissant]

[Shanus]

@Reconnaissant   Cute pic. Love the cat's pjs. Happy New year!

[Reconnaissant]

[SeaMaiden]

Nothing different

[QVCkitty1]

Nachos and a cocktail or two. I have always hated New Year's Eve, but this year I will stay up to make sure 2020 goes away. 🍹🍹

[Mz iMac]

Well, one thing I won't be doing is WATCHING ON TV the Times Square ball drop.  Not even Atlanta's Underground peach drop.

I have racked up a few movies I burned.  I will be watching movies from one year to the next!

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New Year’s Eve is going to be a lot different in NYC this year

This is our essential guide to New Year's Eve 2020 in New York City

Is the Times Square Eve Ball Drop still taking place?

Yes. This year, the party in Times Square will be limited to an "extremely limited" group of socially distanced in-person honorees, who will "reflect the themes, challenges and inspirations of 2020.

You'll have to tune in virtually.

  When is the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration?

Thursday, December 31, starting at 6pm. 

Who will be performing and what will I see during the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration?

The New Year’s Eve Ball coverage begins at 6 p.m. and will include hourly countdowns, live musical performances from Gloria Gaynor, Pitbull, Anitta, Jennifer Lopez, Billy Porter, Cyndi Lauper, Jimmie Allen, Machine Gun Kelly, The Waffle Crew, and USO Show Troupe, and the pushing of the Waterford Crystal button that signals the Ball Drop at midnight.

****** Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve is hosted by Ryan Seacrest will be headlined by Jennifer Lopez, who will be joined by Billy Porter, Cyndi Lauper and Jimmie Allen. Ciara will oversee the Los Angeles festivities again for the fourth year.

NBC and Carson Daly will host their own show with performances across the country featuring AJR, Busta Rhymes, Doja Cat, Goo Goo Dolls, Kylie Minogue, Chloe x Halle, Jason Derulo, Pentatonix, Bebe Rexha, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Sting, Shirazee, Anderson Paak and CNCO.

  How do I tune in to see the ball drop?

The Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment are streaming a webcast of the 2021 New Year's Eve celebration starting at 6pm.

This year, VNYE (Virtual New Year's Eve) is bringing Times Square to our mobile devices and computers in an over-the-top way through a virtual reality-and augmented realitiy-based platform, where everyone can create and customize their own avatar and explore a vibrant virtual Times Square.

You can also watch the ball drop live at TimesSquareNYC.org, TimesSquareBall.net & livestream.com/2021. Or you can simply catch it on our Instagram Live.

Full article can be found at timeout DOT com

[twinny70]

I can't wait to usher in 2021.  My DH & I are going to order a nice carry out dinner from our favorite Italian restaurant and at midnight, we will be getting into the hot tub with a Wine 🍷🍷🍷 cooler.  We usually have a nice dinner out with friends and then play cards.

[skatting44]

 Living it up,

[mintedrose]

In any other normal time, i would've loved to go out to a nice dinner with my dh and then go dancing and watch fire works. Buuut this year, we most likely will be staying home and doing our usual evening routine.