Organizers of the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration screwed the last crystals onto the ball before it ushers in the new year one last time.

The last of the crystal triangles that make up this year’s Times Square New Year’s Eve ball have been installed, marking the first time in 10 years that all 2,688 were replaced at once.

ABC News reported that Thursday morning, the last piece of the giant “2025” sign that will be glowing at midnight on December 31 was hoisted into place.The “5”

The celebrations at Times Square in New York City will kick off in less than a week, with star-studded performances and an exciting countdown.

Revelers from all over the world flock to Times Square in New York City on New Year's Eve to watch the ball drop. But those who don't want to stand out in the cold for hours have options, as many of the chain restaurants lining the commercial intersection offer dining and bar packages.

Buffalo has been named one of the best places in the United States to celebrate New Year’s Eve in a new study by WalletHub, a personal finance company. The City of Good Neighbors ranked 13th on the list, making the top 20 alongside big cities like Orlando and Chicago.

A drone show planned during the Southern Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration in The Market Common has been canceled because of “unforeseen safety restrictions,” organizers said on Friday. “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your understanding and support,

The official Times Square New Year’s Eve event lineup includes live performances by Mark Ambor, Mickey Guyton, Rita Ora, Carrie Underwood, Jonas Brothers, Megan Moroney, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and more.

Organizers screwed the last crystals onto the ball that will usher in the new year in Times Square for a final time. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.

Of all the ways we could be celebrating the coming New Year, a significant percentage of Americans will be looking to the sky over New York City — either in person, or via their TVs — to watch a great big ball descend from a seemingly arbitrary spot above Times Square to another seemingly arbitrary (albeit lower) spot above Times Square.