New York City's Times Square is the site of one of the celebrated New Year's Eve gatherings in the world. First held on December 31, 1907, the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration is centered around the ball drop which attracts nearly a million spectators annually.  Today we feature photos of Times Square New Year's Eve celebrations through the years.

 View the New Years in Time Square collection 

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