Away from the crowds of the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square, New York City typically rings in the new year with fireworks displays from Central Park to Coney Island. But for 2025, some had to cancel or change their plans due to ongoing drought conditions.

New York City’s iconic New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square will usher in 2025 on Tuesday night. Revelers in New York City and around the world will watch as the iconic ball descends from One Times Square while the clock approaches midnight.

The Times Square ball drop on New Year’s Eve has become an annual tradition for New Yorkers. In New York City, the organization managing Times Square has tested its famous ball drop and inspected 2025 numerals,