Times Square, New Year's Eve

The First Ever Times Square Ball Drop Was Held Atop the New York Times Headquarters in 1907, Starting a Cherished Tradition
Time balls date back to the early 19th century, when they signaled the time to passing sailors. Now they’re part of the pomp and circumstance of the new year
Missed the 2025 Times Square ball drop and New Year's Eve celebration? Watch the highlights here
An estimated 1 million people packed Times Square to watch the New Year's Eve 2025 ball drop Tuesday night. A Times Square Alliance live feed went live at 6 p.m. from the Crossroads of the World, and it will stay up as the clock strikes midnight.
A brief history of the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop
The ritual of watching a dazzling ball descend from a pole in Times Square has taken place since the early 20th century, when electricity use was so new it seemed like magic.
What to Know About Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Times Square
New York’s ball-drop celebration is more than a century old. One important fact about this year: You are likely to get wet.
Watch: Times Square ball drops as New York welcomes 2025
The Times Square ball, which sits atop the number one Times Square building, has dropped to mark New York’s start to the new year. Crowds can be seen celebrating despite the event being the wettest in recent years.
Times Square ball takes final test for New Year's Eve
The crystal-covered ball that descends down a pole in Times Square to ring in the new year was taken for a test run Monday, as New York City officials laid out their plans for the iconic New Year's Eve event.
Inside Look at Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop Test 👀 🎉
Untapped New York witnessed the spectacular test of the 2025 Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop.
Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop threatened by storms in New York City
Multiple rounds of rain are likely for those who are packing Times Square in New York City to watch the ball drop. The FOX Forecast Center said atmospheric conditions could be conducive for some thunderstorms to produce lightning that could illuminate the sky above the Big Apple.
$850 for a Table at Applebee’s? Welcome to Times Square on New Year’s Eve.
As revelers throng Midtown Manhattan, some chain restaurants are offering a respite, if a pricey one. Perks include bathroom ...
New Year's Eve Ball tested in New York City's Times Square
The iconic Times Square New Year's Eve Ball was illuminated and raised up the 139-foot pole in New York City on Monday (12/30 ...