Nope. Tickets aren't needed for the event as it is open to everyone. Come early for the best view!
The Times Square celebration started in 1904 to commemorate the opening of the new headquarters of the New York Times.
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The Times Square celebration started in 1904 to commemorate the opening of the new headquarters of the New York Times.
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the first new years eve celebration held in times square
In 1904 the New York Times lobbied to get the formerly "Longacre Square" renamed to Times Square after the NY Times building that was there. They celebrated the name change with a large New Year's Eve celebration - and a tradition was born.
Yes, the Times Square ball is displayed year-round, but it is not illuminated all the time. The ball is kept on a flagpole atop One Times Square and is raised and lowered for special events, with the most notable being the New Year's Eve celebration. After the celebration, it remains in place until it is taken down for maintenance and preparation for the next year.
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No drinking is permitted in Times Square for New Year's Eve or any other time for that matter. Public drinking is banned in New York City.
144 square feet = 16 square yards.
No, you cannot buy the Times Square ball. The New Year's Eve ball is a public symbol and part of an annual celebration in Times Square, New York City. It is owned by the Times Square Alliance and is used exclusively for the iconic New Year's Eve countdown event. While replicas or merchandise related to the ball may be available for purchase, the actual ball itself is not for sale.