Hundreds of staffers and thousands of spectators are heading into Times Square today, eager to welcome 2023 with uninhibited celebrations at full scale for the first time since the pandemic began. Gothamist stopped by to chat with planners and visitors.
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Harris said there will be 13 different productions broadcasting from Times Square throughout the night, and the Alliance argues that there's something for everyone at the various events. Even though Woodward spent much of the night sitting on the sidewalk across the street from Radio City Music Hall, she explained that it felt special to be in New York.
Gary Winkler, head of the Times Square Alliance's signature events, said that creating the physical infrastructure for New Year's Eve starts in early December. Utility crews spent the month working overnight to ensure there were enough power and fiber-optic cables to sustain the festivities. But, he maintains, the result is nothing short of magical. Winkler's favorite part is the confetti drop that happens at midnight and rains 10 million little shreds of paper onto the crowd.
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