Tourists and New Yorkers wipe the slate clean ahead of 2025 in Times Square

For almost 20 years, New York City's annual Good Riddance Day has offered an emotional release for participants who are erasing the bad in hopes of a better new year. "Wiping the slate clean for 2025" is the theme for the 18th annual Good Riddance Day.

Saturday, participants wrote what they want to say "good riddance" to on a mini chalkboard, then let their negativities go by erasing it. Participants said goodbye to issues ranging from medical treatments to conflicts at home. Participants could also scan a QR code to see their message displayed one of the big screens in Times Square. The "good riddance" screen will remain up in Times Square through 12 a.m. Monday.