Times Square organizers test confetti ahead of New Year's Eve celebration
TIMES SQUARE, Manhattan (WABC) -- Times Square is just days away from the biggest New Year's celebration on the planet.
The Crossroad of the World is set to welcome millions of people as they gather to ring in 2025 when the ball drops from the top of the One Times Square tower.
But before the big night gets underway, workers at the site are making sure all of the accompanying frills go off without a hitch.
A confetti test happened Sunday morning between West 45th street and 46th streets.
Planet Fitness, a co-sponsor of the event, said this is all in preparation for the 3,000 pounds of confetti that is set to fall on New Year's Eve.
Some confetti will include written wishes from people who submitted them through the virtual wishing well in Times Square.
The well will be available for more submissions on Sunday.
Earlier this week, people trekked to the heart of the Great White Way to celebrate Good Riddance Day -- a time where people gather to leave behind the worst happenings of the year.
It was one of many celebrations, which last a week, that help ring in the new year.
For those making their way to Times Square for the festivities, the celebration starts around 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
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