its traditional. its a new yorkers thing. it makes new years memorable and special if u go to see it.
In Times Square of New York City.
In 1907 when fireworks were banned.
At midnight in Times Square a ball is dropped on New Years Eve. The first ball drop in Times Square took place on December 31, 1907 and has been dropped annually except during 1942 and 1943.
Times Square, please not Time Square. No, it costs nothing to watch the ball drop. Any money you spend would be on food, souvenirs, a place to stay (if you don't live in NYC), and transportation to get there.
The Times Square Ball is a ball located atop the One Times Square building, primarily used as part of New Year's Eve celebrations. Since 2008 the countdown has begun 20 seconds before the hour.
With an annual ball drop.
The Times Square ball drop began in 1907, when the use of fireworks within the city of New York was banned.
Watch the ball drop in Times Square.
Times Square
there is the ball drop on New Years eve, and you can go to Toys R us or any other store there to go shopping. if you are bored you can just buy random stuff.
The Times Square Ball was not lowered in 1942 and 1943 due to World War II and the wartime blackout in New York City. During these years, the city opted for a more subdued celebration to honor the sacrifices made during the war. The ball drop tradition resumed in 1944, continuing to this day.
The New Year's eve ball drops on a pole on top of the One Times Square building, also known as the New York Times building