once in place, you're stuck there. but again, this is an experience many people say you do once in your life. i'm sure all of them are excited to be here. >> when i got up this morning there were already people gathering. the sun wasn't up yet. that was pretty early. there are some pretty loyal fans there tonight. bryan, stay warm. and have fun. happy new year. thanks for joining us. new york isn't the only city on high alert tonight. in berlin, 1,800 police officers will be deployed at the brandenburg gate where thousands are expected to ring in the new year. security has been beefed up in berlin after a terror attack earlier this month when a truck plowed through a christmas market killing nine people. hence, those barriers in new york. and in paris, 2,000 officers will be out in force as hundreds of thousands are expected to gather in that city to kick off 2017. france has extended its state of emergency for about two weeks. security has been a