It's 12 O'Clock Somewhere: Watch the World Ring in the New Year

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By Neha Prakash2013-12-31 19:00:34 UTC

New Year's Eve may seem anti-climatic for some — all that prep and only a 10-second countdown to show for it.

So instead, celebrate New Year's Eve all day long by joining in on 2014 celebrations from around the world (from the comfort of your computer screen).

See also: 8 Glittering Facts About the New Year's Eve Ball

New Zealand and Australia have already struck in the new year with impressive light shows, Seoul, South Korea rung in 2014 with the hitting of a ceremonial bell and the Vatican was a sea of singing voices celebrating the end of 2013.

But nothing can compare to the crazy and spectacular way New Yorkers say goodbye to 2013. Check out the video above to see how the Times Square preparations are coming along before the ball drops at midnight.

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