New Year. The giant numbers of 2024 that will shine this Sunday, December 31, next to the emblematic ball that falls from the top of a building in Times Square, in NY, were illuminated on Wednesday in the same square, as a prelude to the celebration of the new year. The numbers, which toured other cities in the United States such as Los Angeles, Tucson and Philadelphia in recent weeks, remained in the square until Friday, to give the public the opportunity to welcome the new year early.
“I like to think that, with this opportunity, you can see and touch the future,” he said during the presentation James Bell, director of corporate communications for the vehicle company Kia America, in charge of transporting the structure to different states.
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A crowd of people gathered in the central New York square and received 2024 ahead of schedule, counting down to see the illuminated numbers, after which they chanted in unison “Happy new year!”.
The four numbers, which make their last stop in NYbefore standing next to the circular structure at the top of the One Times Square skyscraperthey use, in total, 588 low consumption LED bulbs.
The president of the company was also present at the inauguration of the lights. Times Square Alliance Tom Harris, and the president of the company Countdown Entertainmentco-organizers of the celebration of New Year’s in Times Square.
People take a selfie in Times Square on December 27, 2023. (EFE/EPA/SARAH YENESEL).
How to attend New Year’s Eve in Times Square, New York
There are no public viewing spaces available for sale. In case anyone would like to attend, you will have to prepare in advance and access through the open points on streets 49, 52 and 56 on avenues 6 and 8. Additionally, some private parties are held in many of the restaurants and hotels in Times Square. In these it is necessary to make a reservation.
The Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop can be best viewed along Broadway, from 43rd Street to 50th Street, and along Seventh Avenue, as far north as 59th Street, organizers indicate. The schedule is in New York local time.
Timeline of the New Year’s celebration in Times Square in local times
- 6 p.m.: Lighting and raising of the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball
The celebration begins atop One Times Square when representatives from Carnival Cruise Line and Times Square New Year’s Eve flip the giant switch that lights up the ball, accompanied by pyrotechnic effects.
- 6:04 p.m.: Times Square Reveler Stories co-host Jeremy Hassell will say a few words to attendees.
- 6:06 p.m.: Chinese cultural performance by the Sino-American Friendship Association (SAFA).
A combination of modern and traditional music and dance to celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the Countdown Stage on Duffy Island, between 46th and 47th Streets. The Chinese cultural spectacle will conclude with red and gold pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square.
- 6:30 p.m.: Times Square 2024, hats, balloons, glasses, necklaces, gloves and scarves.
The Times Square Alliance sanitation team, dressed in bright red uniforms, will distribute tens of thousands of items to ring in the New Year.
- 7pm: Hourly Kia Countdown with Jaymes Vaughan
As the New Year approaches, Jonathan Bennett, accompanied by Jaymes Vaughan, will appear on stage to wish Times Square attendees a Happy New Year. He will also read several of the wishes which will be mixed with the throwing of slips at midnight.
- 7:05 p.m.: musical performance
Megan Thee Stallion performs a medley of her hits on stage at the Planet Fitness Center.
- 20 hours: Kia’s hourly countdown with Gotham FCA
Jonathan Bennett, along with players from 2023 NWSL champion NJ/NY Gotham FC, will appear on stage.
- 8:05 p.m.: New Year’s Eve dance performance by AGNEWEl
The New York dance troupe will perform on stage at the Planet Fitness Center on Broadway Plaza between 45th and 46th streets.
- 8:30 p.m.: performance by TylaTyla, who performs her hits on the Countdown stage and other artists
- 9 p.m.: musical performance by Flo Ridathe rapper performs his songs “My House”, “Low”, “Wild Ones”, “GDFR” and the world premiere of his new single, on the stage of the Planet Fitness Center.
- 9:37 p.m.: ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”
Sabrina Carpenter performancewho performs some of their songs on the Countdown stage.
- 10 p.m.: Kia countdown every hour with Planet Fitness.
The Planet Fitness spokesperson will appear on stage to wish Times Square attendees a happy new year.
- 10:04 p.m.: Happy 2024! from Univision
Performance by María Becerrathe singer performs a medley of her hits on stage at the Planet Fitness Center.
- 10:34 p.m.: ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”
Jelly Roll performancewho performs his hits on the Countdown stage.
- 10:45 p.m.: Kay’s New Year’s Eve wish
- 10:57 p.m.: Kia Countdown every hour with Raúl de Molina
The presenter will appear on the Countdown Stage to wish attendees a happy new year. He will also read several of the confetti wishes that will be mixed in with the midnight drop.
- 11:02 p.m.: Happy 2024! from Univision
Performance by Yng Lvcaswho performs a medley of his hits on the Planet Fitness Center stage.
- 11:12 p.m.: Times Square conversations
Co-host Jeremy Hassell will speak with New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
- 11:16 p.m.: The Associated Press, presents
The news agency will present a video highlighting some of the most memorable events of 2023.
- 11:38 p.m.: ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”
LL Cool J performs his hit songs on the Countdown Stage.
- 11:51 p.m.: Special musical performance
Paul Anka performs his legendary song “My Way” and “Imagine” by John Lennon on stage at the Planet Fitness Center.
- 11:59 p.m.: the countdown
The Mayor of New York City, accompanied by players from 2023 NWSL champion NJ/NY Gotham FC, will press the crystal button that signals the drop of the New Year’s Eve ball and lead the final sixty-second countdown to the New Year.
- 00 hours: New Year’s Day 2024 poster
At the stroke of midnight, the lights on the New Year’s Eve ball go out as the New Year’s numbers “2024” come to life shining high above Times Square. There will be confetti throwing and pyrotechnic effects
- 12:04 a.m.: Surprise video presentation of Fontainebleau’s 70th anniversary and re-lighting of the New Year’s Eve ball.
- 00:15 hours: End of the show
How to watch the New York show online?
The free live webcast begins at 6 p.m. local on December 31. It will be presented by Jonathan Bennett and Jeremy Hassell. You can follow on its official website.
