Which New Year's Eve event has taken place at New York City's Times Square since 1904?

The New Year's Eve event held in Times Square since 1904 is the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration.

The first celebration followed the opening of the headquarters of The New York Times in the newly renamed Times Square. Fireworks were used for the early event, but the famous illuminated ball was introduced for the 1907 celebration after fireworks were prohibited.

The modern program includes live performances, a midnight countdown, and the descent of the Times Square Ball. Millions of people watch the event through television and online broadcasts, while a large crowd gathers in Midtown Manhattan.

The ball has changed over time: early versions used wood and iron, whereas later designs used illuminated panels and crystal elements. The ball drop is the central ritual, but the celebration itself includes many activities before and after midnight.