Originally Posted by
swdke
Going to NYC to be on Times Square for New Year's Eve. I've read a lot about the experience, too late not back out now with air and hotel booked. What is not clear is what time does one really need to arrive to be in a pen on the Square? All I read is to get there early. How early is early?
We talked about this last year so do a search in this forum to get some ideas of timing. Usually early afternoon. Keep in mind, no bathrooms and a long time to wait before midnight.