August 13 - Photo by Chris Hondros, Millennium Picture Group

Times Square on a Saturday night is invariably chaotic mixture of people from all over the world, all coming together under the areas famous towering signs and lights. This year's New Year's Eve celebration, Times Square 2000, the Global Celebration at the Crossroads of the World, is expected to attract more than a half million revelers to Times Square Jan. 31, 1999.

August 13 - by Chris Hondros, Millennium Picture Group

Here a woman views the lights with awe as she crawls across the intersection in a cab.

August 13 - Photo by Chris Hondros, Millennium Picture Group

Here, a street artist on Broadway draws a quick portrait of a tourist.

August 13 - Photo by Chris Hondros, Millennium Picture Group

Religious groups of all kinds use the opportunity to get their message out. Here members of a group called the Israelites confront a passer by.

August 13 - Photo by Chris Hondros, Millennium Picture Group

Here a couple wind their way out of Times Square after seeing a Broadway show.

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About The Millennium Picture Group
The Millennium Picture Group is nationwide partnership of photojournalists who are documenting how people and institutions are preparing for the turn of the Millennium. If you have picture ideas about Millennium-related events or preparations, or are interested in shooting for the MPG in your part of the country, please email Chris Hondros for more information.