10 hours ago · Every December 31st, thousands of people gather in New York City's Times Square to watch the famous ball drop — here's how this famous tradition evolved over the years.

3 days ago · Since 1907, New Yorkers have marked the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a huge ball in Times Square. Now, a brand-new ball, covered with more than 5,000 handcrafted …

Dec 22, 2025 · That ball, powered by its 216 electric lamps, was the first of what immediately became an annual tradition. But while New Year’s Eve celebrants still flock to Times Square in New York City to …

1 day ago · The New York Times started the tradition in 1907, and this year’s ball drop will be a reminder that The Times played a role in making New Year’s Eve what it is.

22 hours ago · The Times Square Ball Drop has been a central part of New Year's Eve traditions for the last 100 years - but why does it happen, and how did it start? Here's what we know about its …

23 hours ago · Times Square Ball Drop: The Times Square Ball Drop is a popular New Year's Eve tradition in New York City, seen by over a billion people worldwide.

6 days ago · The ball drop in New York City’s Times Square is an iconic tradition dating back to New Year’s Eve 1907. But why a ball? And why the drop?

3 days ago · From jumbo shrimp to giant shoes, some cities celebrate the new year with their own unique ball drop centered around the area and its quirks.

Dec 31, 2024 · 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.

1 day ago · The first Times Square ball drop in 1907 marked the start of a New Year’s Eve tradition that would grow into a worldwide celebration.