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What is the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square, New York City, famous for its midnight countdown and the lowering of a giant illuminated sphere?

Answer: Times Square Ball Drop — The Times Square Ball Drop has been held every year since 1907 (except during wartime blackouts), and the current ball weighs nearly 12,000 pounds.

The Times Square Ball Drop has been held every year since 1907 (except during wartime blackouts), and the current ball weighs nearly 12,000 pounds.

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