Times Square Ball, New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square, Manhattan, United States
The Times Square Ball, covered with 2,688 Waterford crystals and illuminated by 32,256 LED lights, descends from One Times Square building at midnight on December 31st.
The tradition began in 1907 when Adolph Ochs, owner of The New York Times, organized the first ball drop celebration to commemorate his newspaper's new headquarters.
Every December 31st, one million people gather in Times Square while millions worldwide watch live broadcasts of performances, countdowns, and the midnight ball descent.
Access to the celebration is free, but attendees should arrive early in the morning of December 31st as security checkpoints close several surrounding streets.
The Times Square Ball weighs 11,875 pounds and features triangular crystal panels that create multicolored patterns during its 60-second descent at midnight.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1907
Founders: Adolph Ochs
Website: http://timessquareball.net
GPS coordinates: 40.75640,-73.98650
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:06
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