New Year’s Eve in Times Square Still On, With Scaled Back Capacity

People pose for photos before the 2022 numerals to be used at a new year countdown event in Times Square in New York, on Dec. 20, 2021. Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images

NEW YORK—Next week’s New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square will still go on, just not with as many revelers as usual because of COVID-19, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday.

Viewing areas that normally accommodate about 58,000 people will be limited to about 15,000 to allow for more distancing, and everyone in attendance must show proof of vaccination and wear a mask.