Photos: Ringing In New Year In Nearly Empty Times Square
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The New Year's Eve ball drops in a mostly empty Times Square on January 1, 2021, in New York City. On average, about one million revelers are drawn to the Crossroads of the World to watch performances and celebrate the New Year. This year a limited live audience of about 40 first responders and essential workers were allowed to watch the New Years' ball drop from a secure area in Times Square. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
Changes Made To New Years Eve In Times Square Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The New Year's Eve ball drops in a mostly empty Times Square on January 1, 2021, in New York City. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
2021 Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration
Mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio and Chirlane McCray hug onstage in Times Square during 2021 New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn-Pool/Getty Images)
2021 Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration
Mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio and Chirlane McCray dance onstage in Times Square during 2021 New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn-Pool/Getty Images)
2021 Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration
Jennifer Lopez performs live from Times Square during 2021 New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn-Pool/Getty Images)
2021 Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration
Jennifer Lopez performs live from Times Square during 2021 New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn-Pool/Getty Images)
2021 Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration
Jennifer Lopez performs live from Times Square during 2021 New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn-Pool/Getty Images)
2021 Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration
Pitbull performs live from Times Square during 2021 New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn-Pool/Getty Images)
2021 Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration
Gloria Gaynor performs live from Times Square during 2021 New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn-Pool/Getty Images)
2021 Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration
Cyndi Lauper and Billy Porter perform live from Times Square during 2021 New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn-Pool/Getty Images)
2021 Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration
Billie Porter performs live from Times Square during 2021 New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn-Pool/Getty Images)
2021 Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration
Andra Day performs live from Times Square during 2021 New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn-Pool/Getty Images)
2021 Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration
Machine Gun Kelly performs live from Times Square during 2021 New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn-Pool/Getty Images)
2021 Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration
Jimmie Allen performs live from Times Square during 2021 New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn-Pool/Getty Images)
2021 Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration
Kelly Osbourne reads confetti notes live from Times Square during 2021 New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn-Pool/Getty Images)
2021 Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration
An aerial view of the 2021 Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration on December 31, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn-Pool/Getty Images)
Changes Made To New Years Eve In Times Square Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Revelers celebrate New Years Eve in socially distanced pods at Times Square on December 31, 2020, in New York City. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
Changes Made To New Years Eve In Times Square Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Revelers celebrate New Years Eve in socially distanced pods at Times Square on December 31, 2020, in New York City. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
Changes Made To New Years Eve In Times Square Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Revelers celebrate New Years Eve in socially distanced pods at Times Square on December 31, 2020, in New York City. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
Changes Made To New Years Eve In Times Square Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Revelers celebrate New Years Eve in socially distanced pods at Times Square on December 31, 2020, in New York City. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
Changes Made To New Years Eve In Times Square Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Revelers celebrate New Years Eve in socially distanced pods at Times Square on December 31, 2020, in New York City. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
Changes Made To New Years Eve In Times Square Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Revelers celebrate New Years Eve in socially distanced pods at Times Square on December 31, 2020, in New York City. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
Changes Made To New Years Eve In Times Square Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Revelers arrive to Times Square to get a look at the New Years Eve ball on December 31, 2020, in New York City. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
2021 Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration
The ball is raised into place in Times Square during 2021 New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn-Pool/Getty Images)
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