The iconic crystal ball that descends to ring in the new year weighs 11,875 pounds and is covered in 2,688 crystal triangles and 32,256 LEDs. Organizers say it can display more than 16 million colors and billions of patterns to create a kaleidoscope effect.
New York City's famed New Year's Eve celebration dates back to 1904, when the city commemorated the opening of The New York Times' new headquarters, the Times Tower. The inaugural celebration featured a street festival and fireworks.
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