Confetti test held in Times Square ahead of New Year’s Eve

Three two one happy New Year wow that’s better look at that brilliant 3 2 one happy New Year oh wow it’s going it’s going south oh we’re okay guys that was a great test but but we got to throw higher and that way three 2 1 happy New Year w oh

That’s better look at that brilliant it’s colorful it’s going up it’s twisting and turning it’s headed into the sky let’s get more up there wo holy look at that go there we go we are ready for New Year’s Eve here in Time Square

New York City’s Times Square held a confetti test on Friday, 29 December, ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations in the city.

Footage shows organisers conducting the confetti test with a group of children.

The annual test is part of the rehearsal to ensure the world-famous celebration runs smoothly.

Officials have said the confetti is judged on its “air worthiness.”

“We’re making sure it works. We want to make sure the confetti is going to work on the 31st,” said Gary Winkler, VP of events for the Times Square Alliance. “We’re back to where we were pre-pandemic times. We’re looking for big crowds.

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