The “ball-drop” in Times Square has not only been a long standing tradition for New York City, but also the country to single a New Year. However December 31 will look a whole lot different this year.
For the first time in 114 years, there’ll be no one cheering the Times Square ball-drop. They’ve decided to cancel the huge party and move it online this year. There’ll still be a ball-drop, but just for the TV cameras. Times Square will be closed off to everyone else.
No word on how the networks will host their celebrations. Sadly that means we probably won’t see Ryan Seacrest freezing for hours on end.
One thing that will never change is the ticking of time and the arrival of a New Year. On December 31st, the Ball will drop in Times Square.
Times Square New Year’s Eve 2021 is happening visually, virtually, safely. Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/5CE5ROZgTF
– Times Square (@TimesSquareNYC) September 23, 2020
[CBS News]
