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Tuesday, January 01, 2013  Annual Ball Drop on New Year's Eve from atop the Old Savings Bank Building in Downtown Marquette

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  This year's party featured a new and improved lighted ball, a DJ, snacks, and party favors

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  Skaters enjoyed a Disco Ball Drop in Lakeview Arena in Marquette on Monday

Friday, December 28, 2012  As people in Marquette prepare for the ball drop on New Year's Eve, the Marquette City Police are reminding motorists and pedestrians to be safe and respectful

Friday, December 28, 2012  The museum is holding their annual ball drop for kids New Year's Eve beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 01, 2012  The Marquette City Police Department assigned extra officers to monitor the night

Saturday, December 31, 2011  The ball drop at the Savings Bank on the corner of Front and Washington in downtown Marquette has been a tradition for more than 20 years

Thursday, December 29, 2011  As the big event to close out the year in Marquette draws near, the city police will have extra officers on duty

Saturday, January 01, 2011  Despite the drizzle Friday night, thousands came out to witness the ball drop in Downtown Marquette

Saturday, January 01, 2011  Here's a look at what we're working on for tonight's news.

Friday, December 31, 2010  Anyone planning on participating in the festivities Friday evening should know the rules about parking in downtown Marquette

Friday, December 31, 2010  Thousands were being anticipated to line the streets to watch the spectacle

Wednesday, December 29, 2010  The cost to host the event is between $2,500 and $3,000 for such things as personnel to close the streets and police protection

Thursday, December 31, 2009 

Monday, December 28, 2009  Just in case you haven't heard yet, there will be a ball drop again this New Years Eve in Marquette.