In which London square do crowds traditionally gather for New Year's Eve celebrations?

Crowds traditionally gather in Trafalgar Square for London’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.

The central London square is an obvious gathering point: it sits at the heart of the capital, in front of the National Gallery and around Nelson’s Column. Revellers have assembled there for many years, even when no formal celebration was arranged. Its location also puts it close to Whitehall, Leicester Square, the West End, and major transport routes.

London’s modern New Year festivities are closely associated with fireworks launched around the London Eye and the South Bank. Since 2014, official New Year celebrations in Trafalgar Square have been organised by the Greater London Authority in partnership with UNICEF, with ticketing introduced to manage crowd numbers.

A common mix-up is Leicester Square, another famous central London destination. Leicester Square is strongly associated with cinemas, theatres, and entertainment, but Trafalgar Square is the traditional public gathering place named in this question. Events can be cancelled or altered, so the tradition does not mean a celebration occurs every year without exception.