But not in 2020, as it turned to 2021. The Swarovski Crystall ball would drop. The year 2021 would light up. And the confetti would fall. But the streets would be nearly empty, save for a few cops ...

The ball drop tradition began in 1907 and has evolved over the years, with the current crystal ball debuting in 1999. This year's celebration features performances by Lenny Kravitz, Mickey Guyton ...