Were they squelched where you are?
Things were definitely damped down here in 2020, but this year, holiday celebrations, sporting events, concerts, fairs, etc. were pretty much back to normal.
Depends on “red state” (Governor) vs. “blue state” and similarly for Mayors.
A lot of NYE celebrations (outdoors, no less!!!) in the red “T” of Pennsylvania have been cancelled out of fear of the O-my CON.