The Times Square “Wishing Wall” returned this week, giving visitors a chance to add their hopes for the new year to the confetti that drops at midnight.
At the wall, located on Times Square’s Broadway plazas between West 45th and West 47th streets, passersby can write down wishes that will be printed on pieces of confetti used during the New Year’s Eve celebration at the Crossroads of the World.
What You Need To Know
The Times Square Wishing Wall reopened Monday, Dec. 1
Wishes written on the wall become part of the confetti released on New Year’s Eve
Submissions are accepted in person or online through Dec. 28
About 3,000 pounds of confetti will fall at midnight, according to the Times Square Alliance
About 3,000 pounds of confetti will be released at midnight, according to the Times Square Alliance.
“Whether it’s a personal goal, a dream for the future or doing something for the very first time, these wishes are added to over a ton of confetti that floats down at midnight,” the Alliance said on its website.
Wishes can be submitted in person or online through Dec. 28.
The Alliance said digital submissions sent after that date will be saved for the following year’s celebration.