Due to the Corona pandemic

"Times Square" moves New Year celebrations into cyberspace

At the end of a year filled with cancellations of major events, New York City announced that it would transfer its traditional New Year's Eve events to cyberspace due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

However, on a positive note, this means that everyone from different parts of the world will be able to watch the annual drop of the ball live, as well as the performances that will take place at the event.

"We will miss everyone this year, but we will bring our celebrations to you, whether you want to change and move away from the bad news for 2020 or shift to the new year with a sense of hope, renewal and solutions," said Jeff Strauss, president of Countdown Entertainment, which is involved in producing the event.

Details are not yet complete, but only a select few guests will be allowed into the square, under strict social distancing rules in light of the coronavirus, to celebrate 2021 in the heart of Manhattan.

In normal times, nearly a million people gather in Times Square to celebrate the New Year with cheers, singing and dripping of dried leaves, and performances by famous musicians.

The first ceremony took place in Times Square in 1904.

The first celebration in Times Square was in 1904.

In normal times, a million people gathered in the square.

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