Times Square Ball Drop Festival
December 31, 2024 - January 1, 2025
The Times Square Ball Drop is a famous New Year’s Eve event in New York City. It happens every year on December 31st. People gather in Times Square to watch a big ball drop from a tall pole at midnight. This signals the start of the new year. The first ball drop took place in 1907. The original ball was made of iron and wood and weighed 700 pounds. Over the years, the ball has changed many times. The current ball is 12 feet wide and weighs almost 12,000 pounds!
It has over 30,000 LED lights and is covered with beautiful crystals. Many people attend this event, with over a million visitors each year. There are also live performances before the countdown. The excitement builds as everyone counts down the last ten seconds before midnight. When the ball reaches the bottom, everyone cheers and celebrates! This tradition is not just for New Yorkers; it is watched by millions around the world on TV. It brings people together to celebrate new beginnings and hope for the future.
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