Happy New Year 2024! New York’s Times Square welcomes new year with dazzling lights| WATCH

Happy New Year 2024:In the heart of Manhattan, New York, tens of thousands of excited revellers assembled in Times Square to witness the iconic descent of the illuminated ball at midnight. The eagerly anticipated event featured electrifying performances by renowned musicians such as Megan Thee Stallion and LL Cool J.

Happy New Year 2024

As reported by Reuters, President Joe Biden said in an interview ahead of the ball drop that he hoped celebrants realised “we're in a better position than any country in the world to lead the world.”

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As reported by AP, On Friday, those visiting Times Square were treated to a sneak peek of New York City's renowned New Year's Eve celebration as organizers conducted a confetti test.

In a promotional event, organizers launched handfuls of coloured paper into the sky to ensure that every detail, even the 2-by-2-inch slips, would be perfect when the confetti descends at the stroke of midnight on Sunday.

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Jeff Straus, president of Countdown Entertainment, emphasized the meticulous attention given to even the smallest aspects, considering the anticipated massive crowds set to gather in Times Square for the festivities.

“This is a whole process,” Straus said. “We got to feel the confetti. We got to fluff it up. We got to make sure it’s going to float.”

With new resolutions and goals, people across the world are set to ring in a prosperous New Year on January 1. The New Year festivities definitely calls for a grand celebration, catching up with your loved ones and levelling up your aspirations.

(With inputs from agencies)