Though the ball drop tradition at Times Square began in 1907, New Year’s Eve celebrations at the iconic venue were first held in 1904. Seven versions of the ball have been designed over the years.

The Times Square New Year's Eve Ball is a 12-foot geodesic sphere covered in Waterford Crystal triangles and illuminated by LED lights. The ball drop tradition began in 1907 and has evolved over ...

"The Times Square New Year's Eve celebration has been a tradition for 120 years now, and we take immense pride in how this historic event showcases the very best of New York City," Tisch said.

Confetti falls after the ball drops in Times Square during the New Year's Eve celebration on January 1, 2023. Revelers need to be prepared for a lack of public bathrooms in Times Square on NYE.

Though the ball drop tradition at Times Square began in 1907, New Year’s Eve celebrations at the iconic venue were first held in 1904. Seven versions of the ball have been designed over the years.

The New Year's Eve ball first fell in 1907, welcoming 1908, though Times Square celebrations began at least three years earlier. The first ball was made of iron, wood and lightbulbs.

A New Year's Eve ball has dropped in Times Square for nearly 120 years, starting in 1907, with the exception of 1942 and 1943 when nightly “dimouts” occurred during World War II to protect the ...

The Times Square New Year's Eve Ball is a 12-foot geodesic sphere covered in Waterford Crystal triangles and illuminated by LED lights. The ball drop tradition began in 1907 and has evolved over ...

This year's dazzling Times Square ball weighs almost 6 tons and features 2,688 crystal triangles. The famous Times Square ball drop in New York City dates back to 1907. Skip Navigation ...

The Times Square New Year's Eve Ball is a 12-foot geodesic sphere covered in Waterford Crystal triangles and illuminated by LED lights. The ball drop tradition began in 1907 and has evolved over ...