"But when you're with your family at home, enjoy it with your parents, your children, your grandparents," he said. "There's no reason not to do that."
After limiting attendance mostly to first responders in socially distant pods last year as the coronavirus raged throughout the country, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city would open its arms to "hundreds of thousands of people there to celebrate. We can finally get back together again. It's going to be amazing.''
At least for those who have gotten their shots. People age 5 and older will have to provide proof of vaccination along with a valid photo ID to be admitted to the viewing area. Those under 5, and therefore ineligible for the vaccine, must be accompanied by a vaccinated adult, and they have to wear a face covering at all times.
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