Which New Year's Eve event in New York City features a confetti-filled celebration in Times Square?

Times Square New Year's Eve features a confetti-filled celebration in Times Square. The annual event brings crowds to central Manhattan for a midnight countdown, performances, and the release of confetti over the gathered spectators.

The celebration is closely linked to the Times Square Ball, which descends from a pole atop One Times Square shortly before midnight. The ball drop began in 1907, when a lighted ball was used to signal the start of the new year. The design and technology have changed substantially, but the countdown tradition has continued.

Confetti is released at midnight, and some pieces are printed with messages submitted by the public. Despite the event's global television audience, attendance in the square is controlled through street closures and security measures. The celebration is distinct from New York's Thanksgiving parade and its Halloween parade.