Which annual New Year's Eve event in New York City raises a glittering ball above One Times Square?

The Times Square Ball Drop is the annual New Year's Eve event that raises a glittering ball above One Times Square.

The ceremony takes place in Manhattan's Times Square, where the ball descends a pole at the top of One Times Square during the final minute of the year. At midnight, the descent ends as crowds celebrate the arrival of January 1. The event is commonly called the ball drop, although the ball is lowered rather than dropped freely.

The tradition began in 1907 and has used several different balls. Modern versions have become much larger and more technically sophisticated than the original, with illuminated crystal panels, programmable LEDs, and weather-resistant construction.

The public celebration is accompanied by live performances, a countdown, confetti, and extensive television coverage. The name One Times Square refers to the building at the center of the ceremony, while Times Square itself is the broader pedestrian and entertainment district around it.