Photos: Ringing In New Year In Nearly Empty Times Square

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)