Away from the crowds of the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square, New York City typically rings in the new year with fireworks displays from Central Park to Coney Island. But for 2025, some had to cancel or change their plans due to ongoing drought conditions.

"It comes as no surprise that New York City is the best city for New Year's Eve celebrations, given the fact that its ball drop even it probably the most iconic celebration of the holiday anywhere," the study reads. "This event is attended in person by over a million people and watched live by over a billion."

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