December 2012 - New York, NY - Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Rockettes attend ball drop at Times Square New Years Eve event. For Times Square 2012, 288 of the Waterford Crystal triangles dazzle with the new Let There Be Friendship; 288 crystal triangles are emblazoned with the Let There Be Love pattern; 288 crystal triangles with Let There Be Courage and 864 crystal triangles with Let There Be Joy. The remaining 960 triangles are the original Let There Be Light. The Ball is covered with a total of 2,688 Waterford Crystal triangles. Photo Credit: Matt Boster / Sipa USA