New York City Events
New Year in Times Square
Times Square New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Times Square boasts one of the largest New Year’s Eve
celebrations in the world and the biggest party in New York. The
famous lowering of the New Year’s Eve Ball signifies the
60-second countdown to midnight and the tradition has become a
worldwide symbol of welcoming in the New Year, viewed by millions
across the globe. The festivities include the raising and lighting
of the Ball, music, an hourly big screen video countdown, the
lowering of the ball and a spectacular burst of fireworks.
Revellers are showered with colourful confetti and are given
celebratory hats, pom-poms and balloons to welcome in the New
Year.
Venue: Times Square;
Date: 31 December annually;
Time: From 6pm;
Website: www.timessquarenyc.org
