The annual New Year's Eve ball drop at Nathan Phillips Square takes place in Toronto.
Nathan Phillips Square is the civic plaza in front of Toronto City Hall, named for Nathan Phillips, who served as Toronto's mayor from 1955 to 1962. The square is a prominent public gathering place and regularly hosts seasonal events, including New Year's celebrations.
Toronto's New Year's Eve program has included live entertainment, skating, fireworks, and a countdown centered on the square. Event details can change from year to year, so the precise program should not be confused with the fixed identity of the location.
Toronto is sometimes mixed up with Montreal, Ottawa, or Vancouver because all are major Canadian cities with their own holiday events. Nathan Phillips Square specifically identifies Toronto's central civic celebration and is also recognizable for the Toronto sign and City Hall buildings.