New Year's Eve: Times Square New Year's Eve 2024
Every year as the clock nears midnight on December 31, the eyes of the world turn once more to the dazzling lights and bustling energy of Times Square. Anticipation runs high. New Year's Eve at the symbolic center of New York City has become more than just a celebration — it's a global tradition.
The world holds its breath, and cheers as the clocks strike twelve.
As the famous New Year's Eve Ball descends atop One Times Square, countless people watch New Year's Eve in Times Square, nationwide, and throughout the world and are united in bidding collective farewell to the departing year and expressing joy and hope for the year ahead.We can't wait to see you this December for Times Square New Year's Eve 2024!
Times Square New Year's Eve 2024
For 120 years, Times Square has been the center of worldwide attention on New Year's Eve, ever since the owners of One Times Square began in 1904 to conduct rooftop celebrations to greet the New Year. The first Ball Lowering celebration occurred in 1907, and this tradition is now a universal symbol of welcoming the New Year.
Since 1907, New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square have been marked by the iconic descent of the New Year's Eve Ball. Crafted by immigrant metalworker Jacob Starr, the inaugural ball in 1907 featured iron, wood, and 100 light bulbs. Over the years, Artkraft Strauss, Starr's company, continued the tradition, adapting the ball's design. During the wartime dimout in 1942 and 1943, the ceremony paused, but the crowds persisted. From the original 700-pound ball, subsequent iterations evolved in materials and design. In 2000, Waterford Crystal and Philips Lighting revamped the ball with cutting-edge technology. For the centennial in 2007, a dazzling LED crystal ball emerged. This innovation inspired the creation of the permanent Big Times Square New Year's Eve Ball, a six-ton spectacle adorned with 2,688 Waterford Crystal triangles and 32,256 Philips Luxeon LEDs, now captivating audiences year-round.
HISTORY OF NEW YEAR'S EVE
In the transformative year of 1904, New York City saw the birth of two groundbreaking phenomena—its inaugural subway line and the first-ever New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square. The event commemorated The New York Times' new headquarters, masterminded by owner Adolph Ochs. With the renaming of Longacre Square in the paper's honor, the towering Times Tower became the epicenter of an extravagant celebration. The festivities culminated in a spectacular fireworks display and the lowering of a 700-pound ball to welcome 1908. Despite a ban on fireworks in 1906, Ochs persisted, introducing the iconic ball drop in 1907, a tradition upheld by Artkraft Strauss for nearly a century.
Wartime dimouts disrupted the luminous spectacle in 1942 and 1943, replaced by a poignant minute of silence. Ownership of The New York Times Tower changed hands, but One Times Square endured as the focal point for the globally televised New Year's Eve celebration. Today, this iconic tradition captivates millions worldwide, with a billion-strong audience witnessing the symbolic lowering of the Ball, marking the world's collective embrace of the New Year.
Times Square New Year's Eve 2024 Full Schedule:
THE EVENT
6:00pm to 6:03pm
Lighting and Raising the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball
The celebration begins atop One Times Square with the lighting and raising of the New Year’s Eve Ball where representatives from Carnival Cruise Line and Times Square New Year’s Eve flip the giant switch that lights the New Year’s Eve Ball accompanied by special pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square.
6:04pm to 6:05pm
Times Square Reveler Stories
Co-Host Jeremy Hassell talks with Times Square revelers.
6:06pm to 6:18pm
SAFA Chinese Cultural Performance
The Sino-American Friendship Association (“SAFA”) presents a spectacular Chinese cultural performance titled “Cheers to 2024 with Wuliang Harmony.” A beautiful blend of modern and traditional music and dance to celebrate the Year of the Dragon on the Countdown Stage at Duffy Island between 46th and 47th Streets. The Chinese cultural performance will conclude with red and gold pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square.
Performance viewable on the Times Square New Year's Eve webcast.
6:30pm
Times Square 2024 Hats, Balloons, Eyeglasses, Necklaces, Gloves and Scarves
The Times Square Alliance sanitation crew clad in bright red uniforms distributes tens of thousands of fun handouts to the Times Square revelers for cheering in the New Year. Planet Fitness is providing festive purple and gold New Year’s Eve hats along with purple & yellow balloons tied with gold mylar ribbons. Fontainebleau Las Vegas is providing bowtie shaped eyeglasses and a commemorative 2024 chip. Carnival Cruise Line is providing illuminated necklaces. Kay Jewelers is providing warm blue gloves. The Sino-American Friendship Association is providing beautiful red scarves.
6:57pm to 7:00pm
Hourly Kia Countdown with Jaymes Vaughan
As we approach the New Year, Jonathan Bennett joined by Jaymes Vaughan will appear at the Countdown Stage to wish the Times Square revelers “Happy New Year”; and lead the ten second countdown to the 7 o’clock hour accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square. He will also read several of the Confetti Wishes to be mixed into the confetti release at midnight and share his wish for the New Year.
7:01pm to 7:02pm
Times Square Reveler Stories
Co-Host Jeremy Hassell talks with Times Square revelers.
7:05pm to 7:17pm
New Year’s Eve Musical Performance by Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion performs a medley of her hit songs on the Planet Fitness Center Stage.
7:56pm to 8:00pm
Hourly Kia Countdown with Gotham FC
As we approach the New Year, Jonathan Bennett joined by players from 2023 NWSL champion NJ/NY Gotham FC will appear at the Countdown Stage to wish the Times Square revelers “Happy New Year”; and lead the ten second countdown to the 8 o’clock hour accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square. They will also read several of the Confetti Wishes to be mixed into the confetti release at midnight and share their wish for the New Year.
8:01pm to 8:02pm
Times Square Reveler Stories
Co-Host Jeremy Hassell talks with Times Square revelers.
8:03pm to 8:08pm
New Year’s Eve Dance Performance by AGNEW
New York dance group AGNEW will perform for the revelers on the Planet Fitness Center Stage on the Broadway Plaza between 45th and 46th Streets.
Performance viewable on the Times Square New Year's Eve webcast.
8:10pm to 8:12pm
Highlights of Good Riddance Day
The host of Times Square New Year’s Eve, Jonathan Bennett will share highlights from Good Riddance Day with the Times Square revelers from the Countdown Stage.
8:30pm to 8:35pm
ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”: Performance by Tyla
Tyla performs her hit songs on the Countdown Stage.
8:37pm to 8:55pm
Roaming Street Performance by Triad Brass
Performance viewable on the Times Square New Year's Eve webcast.
8:57pm to 9:00pm
Hourly Kia Countdown with Jeremy Hassell
As we approach the New Year, Jonathan Bennett joined by Jeremy Hassell will appear at the Countdown Stage to wish the Times Square revelers “Happy New Year”; and lead the ten second countdown to the 9 o’clock hour accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square. He will also read several of the Confetti Wishes to be mixed into the confetti release at midnight and share his wishes for the New Year.
9:02pm to 9:05pm
Kia NYE Inspiration
9:10pm to 9:29pm
New Year’s Eve Musical Performance by Flo Rida
Flo Rida performs his hit songs "My House," "Low," "Wild Ones," "GDFR," and the world premiere of his new highly anticipated single "OMG" on the Planet Fitness Center Stage.
Performance viewable on the Times Square New Year's Eve webcast.
9:37pm to 9:43pm
ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”: Performance by Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter performs some of her hit songs on the Countdown Stage.
9:49pm to 9:52pm
Celebrate Every Kiss with Kay
9:57pm to 10:00pm
Hourly Kia Countdown with Planet Fitness
As we approach the New Year, Planet Fitness spokesperson will appear at the Countdown Stage to wish the Times Square revelers “Happy New Year”; and lead the ten second countdown to the 10 o’clock hour accompanied by purple and yellow confetti release and colorful pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square. The spokesperson will also read several of the Confetti Wishes to be mixed into the confetti release at midnight and share his wish for the New Year.
10:01pm to 10:02pm
Times Square Reveler Stories
Co-Host Jeremy Hassell talks with Times Square revelers.
10:04pm to 10:08pm
Univision’s ¡Feliz 2024!: Performance by Maria Becerra
Maria Becerra performs a medley of her hit songs on the Planet Fitness Center Stage.
Performance viewable via Univision and the Times Square New Year's Eve webcast.
10:09pm to 10:12pm
Carnival “Choose Fun” Moment
10:21pm to 10:24pm
#KayKissCountdown TikTok Hashtag Challenge
10:34pm to 10:40pm
ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”: Performance by Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll performs his hit songs on the Countdown Stage.
10:45pm to 10:48pm
Kay’s New Year’s Eve Wish
10:57pm to 11:00pm
Hourly Kia Countdown with Raúl de Molina
As we approach the New Year, Raúl de Molina will appear at the Countdown Stage to wish the Times Square revelers “Happy New Year”; and lead the ten second countdown to the 11 o’clock hour accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square. He will also read several of the Confetti Wishes to be mixed into the confetti release at midnight and share his wish for the New Year.
11:02pm to 11:07pm
Univision’s ¡Feliz 2024!: Performance by Yng Lvcas
Yng Lvcas performs a medley of his hit songs on the Planet Fitness Center Stage.
Performance viewable via Univision and the Times Square New Year's Eve webcast.
11:08pm to 11:11pm
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Celebrates
11:12pm to 11:14pm
Times Square talks with NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Co-Host Jeremy Hassell talks with New York City Mayor Eric Adams
11:16pm to 11:20pm
The Associated Press Presents 2023 Year-In-Review Video Highlights
The Associated Press, the world’s oldest and largest news gathering organization, presents a news reel highlighting some of the most memorable events of 2023.
11:38pm to 11:46pm
ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”: LL Cool J
LL Cool J performs his hit songs on the Countdown Stage.
11:51pm to 11:58pm
Special Musical Performance by Paul Anka
Paul Anka performs his legendary song "My Way" and John Lennon’s "Imagine" on the Planet Fitness Center Stage.
Performance viewable on the Times Square New Year's Eve webcast.
11:59pm
The Sixty-Second Countdown
The Mayor of New York City joined by players from 2023 NWSL champion NJ/NY Gotham FC pushes the crystal button that signals the descent of the New Year’s Eve Ball, and leads the final sixty-second countdown to the New Year on the Countdown Stage.
The Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball
The lighted Ball descends 66.7 feet in sixty seconds. The Ball is a geodesic sphere, twelve feet in diameter, weighing 11,875 pounds. The Ball is covered with 2,688 crystal triangles and lit by 32,256 LEDs.
12:00am — New Year's Day
2024 Sign
At the stroke of Midnight, the lights on the New Year’s Eve Ball are turned off as the numerals of the New Year “2024” burst to life shining high above Times Square.
Times Square Confetti Release and Pyrotechnic Effects
The world-famous New Year's Eve confetti is released from the rooftops of buildings throughout Times Square creating a celebratory blizzard of colorful confetti as revelers welcome the New Year accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects. The three thousand pounds of confetti includes tens of thousands of wishes from revelers around the world hoping for peace, love, good health and a better future in the new year.
12:04am to 12:09am
Fontainebleau 70th Anniversary Surprise Video Performance and Ball Re-lighting
In honor of their 70th anniversary, Fontainebleau is presenting a surprise video countdown and musical performance to highlight the re-lighting of the Times Square Ball for 2024!
12:15am — End of Show
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