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Free

Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop

Name: Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop
Start: 2026-12-31T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2027-01-01T05:30:00.000Z
Location: Times Square

The classic NYE ball drop; free public viewing pens.

IS IT REALLY FREE?

Free. Free

WHEN & WHERE

THU, DEC 31 · 6 PM–12:30 AM

Times Square

Times Square, Midtown, NY

The classic NYE ball drop; free public viewing pens.

Starts in 9w 3d

THU, DEC 31 · 6 PM–12:30 AM

📍 Times Square
Midtown, Manhattan

Source: NYC Tourism + Conventions ↗
Last checked: Mon, Oct 26, 12:00 PM ET

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