Traditional New Year’s Eve fireworks celebrations in Central Park and Prospect Park have been canceled this year due to the ongoing drought throughout New York City.

City Hall canceled all fireworks permits in mid-November when the city declared a drought emergency, with dry conditions now expected to continue through New Year’s Eve.

Celebration organizers in Central Park and Prospect Park said they would pivot to other celebrations. In Prospect Park, a drone show with depictions of the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge will be part of the festivities.

The Central Park celebration, organized by New York Road Runners, traditionally also includes a four-mile run around the park’s inner loop. The run will go ahead as scheduled while the group considers other activities, NYRR said.

There are traditionally four major fireworks shows in New York City on New Year’s Eve, including displays over Times Square and New York Harbor. The fate of those displays remained unclear on Thursday.

The five boroughs have been under a drought warning since Nov. 18, when Mayor Adams declared new water restrictions for city agencies. Part of the drought warning cancels all fireworks and open flame permits in city parks. Read the full story from the New York Daily News