Confetti in my hair, wishes in the air, and goosebumps all over. This was my first time experiencing the Times Square Confetti Test — and now I finally understand why New York City does New Year’s Eve like nowhere else. 🗽✨ Just two days before NYE strikes, Times Square came alive as thousands of pieces of multicolored confetti filled the air during the annual, public confetti test. Anyone can come, watch, and feel a little preview of the magic before midnight ever arrives — and experiencing it for the first time felt unreal. 💡 NYE fun facts: • Nearly 6,000 pounds of confetti fall over Times Square at midnight • Many pieces include handwritten wishes from people around the world • This iconic NYC tradition dates back over a century • All confetti is biodegradable 🌱 Seeing Times Square like this — joyful, colorful, and full of hope — was such a special way to step into the New Year energy. If this is just the test… I can’t imagine the real thing. Hello, NYE 2026 🎉🥂 … Times Square Square NYC #newyorkcity #nyc #nyenyc #newyearseve #timessquarenyc