A fireworks ban led to the New Year’s Eve we know today and more fun facts about the Times Square Ball Drop

Times Square has hosted America’s premier New Year’s Eve celebration for over a century. In that time, the Ball Drop, even more than the star-studded performances, midnight kisses, confetti or kitschy top hats, has become a New Year’s Eve icon. Here’s all you need to know about America’s favorite countdown. (Bianca Sanchez, The Active Times)