New York sure knows how to party.

The New Year’s Eve celebration at Times Square is a world-renown time honored tradition. Close to a million people crowd 17 blocks in Manhattan to join in the festivities. Millions more take in the sights and sounds from the comfort of their own home. This festive occasion doesn’t have many rivals.

Getting everything ready for a New York New Year’s Eve extravaganza takes a lot of time, effort and money (the ball alone costs a few million bucks). But like most grand parties those who attend don’t have to consider the details. No thoughts are wasted on blocking off streets, coordinating police officers or ordering the party favors. They just have to worry about themselves. Read More …