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

The ’20s are half over already. Here’s how you can watch holiday revelers mark the lead-up to 2025 at the Crossroads of the World. Some activities are so synonymous with their holidays that it’s hard to imagine celebrating without them.

An estimated 1 million people packed Times Square to watch the New Year's Eve 2025 ball drop Tuesday night.New Year's Eve ball drop live streamA Times Square Alliance live feed kicked off the coverage from the Crossroads of the World at 6 p.