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New Year's Eve 2024: How to watch the ball drop live from Times Square
It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2024 and say hello to 2025. All eyes will be on Times Square in the heart of New York City as thousands gather to celebrate the start of the new year as the countdown begins and the ball drops.
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Rain did not deter a massive crowd from gathering in Times Square to ring in the New Year Tuesday night with an estimated 1 million people in attendance.
Where to watch the ball drop on New Year's Eve: TV channels, streaming options, performers, more
The Times Square Ball Drop celebration will kick off at 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 and the Ball will be raised to the top of the pole at One Times Square.
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.
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Thousands of people will pack into Times Square in New York City to watch the ball drop on New Year’s Eve. Fortunately, revelers don’t have to brave the crowds in Manhattan to witness the iconic moment.
Where to watch and stream the 2025 ball drop this New Year's Eve, on TV and for free
The official celebration starts at 6 p.m. ET at One Times Square with the lighting and raising of the New Year’s Eve ball. A giant switch will be flipped to light the ball by representatives from Carnival Cruise Line, the National Medal of Honor Museum and Times Square New Year’s Eve.
The inaugural New Year's Eve ball drop took place in 1907
There are several ways to watch the New Year's Eve ball drop for free. The Times Square official website offers commercial-free coverage of the ball drop and the festivities leading up to the main event starting at 6 p.m. ET. The ball drop will also be streamed on Times Square's Facebook and X accounts.
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 the Times Square New Year’s Eve Celebration and 2025 Ball Drop Live
A new year is upon us, and a live stream of the annual New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square is available for those looking to celebrate it at home.
How to Watch the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Free Online
Here is best way to stream the 2025 Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop live online, featuring dozens of performances from across the world.
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