Experience the Magic: Times square New Year’s Eve wishing wall

Saturday, December 23, 2023

With the anticipation of the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebrations, the Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment, joined by presenting sponsor Planet Fitness, have unveiled a captivating tradition—the New Year’s Eve Wishing Wall. This interactive feature invites people from all corners of the globe to contribute their aspirations for 2024 by inscribing them on pieces of confetti, creating a magical moment as these wishes descend upon Times Square at midnight.

The Wishing Wall, positioned between 45th and 47th Streets on Times Square’s Broadway plazas, is a physical manifestation of global unity. Open daily until December 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (excluding Christmas Day), it offers a unique opportunity for those on-site to actively participate in the iconic New Year’s Eve festivities.

For the global community, virtual participation is equally encouraged. Wishes can be submitted at the Times Square New Year’s Eve Virtual Wishing Wall (www.TSQ.org/Wish) or on social media platforms using the hashtag #ConfettiWish. Planet Fitness, aligning with the positive spirit of the event, wishes for a 2024 where everyone prioritizes health and wellness.

Whether shared in person or virtually, each wish collected before December 29 will be printed on a piece of confetti, contributing to the 3,000 pounds that will cascade over Times Square at the stroke of midnight. Submissions made after December 28 will be preserved for the following year’s celebration.

The festivities extend beyond the physical realm, with a global broadcast and an immersive virtual experience offered through the VNYE app and website. One Times Square, the iconic host of the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Celebration, becomes a digital playground where individuals can explore, play games, and live-stream celebrations worldwide, including from the NASA Space Station.

As we eagerly await the arrival of 2024, let the Wishing Wall be the conduit for your dreams, transforming the heart of Times Square into a canvas painted with the collective aspirations of a world ready for a new beginning.

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