One of the time honored traditions for New Year's Eve is staying up to watch the Times Square ball drop at midnight. But do you know the history of the tradition?

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — On December 31, 1904, New York City’s Times Square hosted its first ever New Year’s Eve celebration.

NEW YORK (WCSC) — The first Times Square New Year’s celebration took place in 1904, launching a time-honored tradition that continues today. At first, it was a publicity push for the new headquarters ...

Times Square will host two ball drops for the first time, with a second celebration just after midnight on Jan. 1, 2026. The additional ball drop honors the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary and is ...

On this day in history, the first New Year's Eve celebration in New York City's Time Square was celebrated in 1904, 121 years ...