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1 million people brave rain to witness New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square
Rain did not deter a massive crowd from gathering in Times Square to ring in the New Year Tuesday night with an estimated 1 million people in attendance.
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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.
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Thousands of people will pack into Times Square in New York City to watch the ball drop on New Year’s Eve. Fortunately, revelers don’t have to brave the crowds in Manhattan to witness the iconic moment.
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The signal of a new year is a ball for the East Coast, but those in the rest of the country have another hour, maybe three, before the new year.
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The Times Square Ball Drop celebration will kick off at 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 and the Ball will be raised to the top of the pole at One Times Square.
A brief history of the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop
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.
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About one million people filled Times Square on Tuesday night to watch the world famous ball drop and welcome 2025. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has a look at the cleanup efforts.
The inaugural New Year's Eve ball drop took place in 1907
There are several ways to watch the New Year's Eve ball drop for free. The Times Square official website offers commercial-free coverage of the ball drop and the festivities leading up to the main event starting at 6 p.m. ET. The ball drop will also be streamed on Times Square's Facebook and X accounts.
Where to watch and stream the 2025 ball drop this New Year's Eve, on TV and for free
The official celebration starts at 6 p.m. ET at One Times Square with the lighting and raising of the New Year’s Eve ball. A giant switch will be flipped to light the ball by representatives from Carnival Cruise Line, the National Medal of Honor Museum and Times Square New Year’s Eve.
How to watch the ball drop live for free on New Year’s Eve, on demand
This year is coming to an end and 2025 is just around the corner! If you’re looking to watch the ball drop live on TV this New Year’s Eve, there are various channels and streaming platforms offering live (and some free) access to New Year’s Eve celebratory programming tonight.
How to Watch the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Free Online
Here is best way to stream the 2025 Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop live online, featuring dozens of performances from across the world.
How To Stream the 2025 Times Square Ball Drop
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