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sky scrapers serve as the centerpiece. ♪ >> and this was the scene in taipei, taiwan where the celebration features fireworks shot from the tallest high-rise. and in new york crowds are already forming in times square, the celebration is returning to full capacity after two years of scaled back celebrations. gloria joins us now with the latest. how is it looking, gloria? >> reporter: the rain just let up for a minute and people here are excited. they're trying to get their hands on one of these free hats. we have this family here from erie, pennsylvania, who is in town to celebrate...

Everyone has been screened for security. their bags. look at these folks, taking a bit of a rest sitting down here on the floor while they wait. but people already -- are you excited for the new year? 16th birthday ringing in the new year in times square, you can't get any better than that. so excited? >> yeah, so excited. >> reporter: where are you from? >> arizona. >> reporter: are you ready, it's going to be a couple of hours? >> we're here for it. >> reporter: you're ready. >> yes. >> reporter: that's what it's all about here, that's the spirit of the new year, the spirit of new york, it's...