Times Square, New Year's Eve

Watch live: New Year's Eve Times Square celebration to ring in 2025 kicks off
The countdown is on for the New Year's Eve 2025 ball drop tonight in Times Square. Here's everything to know about how to watch live from around the world. A Times Square Alliance live feed went live at 6 p.
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.
$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 access and unlimited breadsticks.
New Year's Eve in Times Square: no umbrellas and more rules for celebrating
The New Year’s Eve weather forecast calls for showers on Tuesday night — but anyone ringing in the new year in Times Square won’t be allowed to bring along an umbrella. Thousands of people will pack into Times Square to watch the ball drop at midnight to witness the iconic moment.
Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in New Year's Eve 2025?
A variety of performers will take to the stage ahead of tonight's ball drop in New York's Times Square before a massive crowd of New Year's Eve revelers ringing in 2025. Here's what you need to know about the performers in Times Square on New Year's Eve:
How To Watch 2025 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Online And Stream The Times Square Celebrations Free From Anywhere
There’s no shortage of ways to watch the 2025 New Year’s Eve ball drop in the US. The free live stream will be available without commercials through TimesSquareNYC and TimesSquareBall from 6pm ET / 3pm PT.
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How to watch Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop: See 2025 performers, how to stream
Live coverage of the celebrations at Times Square in New York City will lead up to the ball droll drop at 11 p.m. CT.
When was the first ball drop in Times Square for New Year's Eve?
The Times Square ball drop on New Year’s Eve has become an annual tradition for New Yorkers. Did you know the ball drop has been around for more than 100 years? When was the first year of the Times Square ball drop?
New Year's Eve celebrations around the world ring in 2025
New Year's Eve celebrations and fireworks around the world are ringing in 2025, as New York City's Times Square gears up for the traditional ball drop at midnight before an estimated one million revelers.
More than 1 million will pack Times Square in NYC tonight. How safe is it?
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Photos show how the Times Square ball has evolved over its 117-year history
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Authorities perparing Times Square NYE security; no specific threats known
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New York City prepares for New Year’s Eve ball drop amid heightened security
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