ABC’s Coverage of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2019

It was a wet and wild entrance for 2019!

To ring in the new year, stars and spectators alike gathered around the streets of New York City on Monday evening and celebrated New Year’s Eve together in extremely rainy conditions.

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Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2019

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ABC’s Coverage of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2019

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Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2019

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Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2019

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2019

“I really hope the Times Square Alliance is thrilled that I am now completely soaked,” Cohen later said in frustration after closing his umbrella,accordingtoDeadline. “I’ve ruined this coat. It’s like a joke. What do they care about an umbrella. I was so happy before.”

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Stars including Harvey, Snoop Dogg, Robin Thicke and Sting all braved the rain to perform for the crowd on stage, some attempting to stay dry with umbrellas, while others opted for hats or coats.

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“FOX’S New Years Eve with Steve Harvey: Live From Times Square”, New York, USA, 31 Dec 2018

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“FOX’S New Years Eve with Steve Harvey: Live From Times Square”, New York, USA, 31 Dec 2018

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“FOX’S New Years Eve with Steve Harvey: Live From Times Square”, New York, USA, 31 Dec 2018

As Seacrest later put it: “As it striked midnight, it almost completely let up.”

source: people.com