Good Riddance day is open to the public to discard any unpleasant, embarrassing and downright depressing memories from 2013. Have a picture of an old flame, mortgage documents, old tax records or a pile of medical bills?
For this annual New Year’s tradition, Cintas will provide one of its mobile shredding trucks in Times Square for participants to watch the physical evidence of their funny, outlandish and forgettable memories of 2013 get permanently discarded. The public can also write their bad memories on-site to be shredded. A rubber mallet will be available for items that require smashing.
An iPad will be awarded to the participant with the most intriguing “good riddance” story. Only participants who come the day of will be eligible for the prize.
Can't make it to Times Square? Memories of crazy ex-bosses, over-exposed celebrities, corrupt politicians, fashion disasters and ill-fated romances can be submitted here or tweet at @TimesSquareNYC and tell us what you want to say #goodriddance to.
Good Riddance Day is inspired by a Latin American tradition in which New Year’s revelers stuffed dolls with objects representing bad memories before setting them on fire.
When: December 28th, 2013 | Noon - 1 p.m.
Where: Broadway Plazas between 46th – 47th Streets