For the first time ever, Brooklyn rivaled Times Square with its own version of a ball drop in Coney Island. 

A 2015 light show made up of 8,000 LED lights led the New Year's Eve countdown, followed by a simulated digital ball drop at the Parachute Jump. 

There was also music, entertainers, a fireworks show and free parking. 

There were also other local events, including fireworks and hot chocolate at Grand Army Plaza.