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December 30, 2023

New York City Times Square is ready for New Year's Eve Celebrations.

Photos: Times Square is testing the Confetti Release. December 29, 2023. At Midnight on New Year’s Eve, thousands of kilos of confetti will be released from the rooftops of buildings, creating a blizzard of colorful confetti and pyrotechnic effects. The hundreds of kilos of confetti include wishes from thousands of revelers worldwide. Images provided by & copyright © Times Square.

Photo: The Numerals 2-0-2-4 are delivered to Times Square by Kia. Images provided by & copyright © Times Square.

Photos: Times Square Confetti Wishing Wall. People write their wishes on the confetti to be released on New Year’s Eve at Midnight. The hundreds of kilos of confetti include wishes from thousands of revelers worldwide. Images provided by & copyright © Times Square.

New York, December 30, 2023 — Times Square in New York City has been the center of attention on New Year’s Eve for over a century, with the rooftop celebrations that began in 1904. The ball-lowering tradition that started in 1907 has now become a symbol of welcoming the New Year.

The Times Square Alliance has unveiled the New Year’s Eve Wishing Wall for the forthcoming New Year’s Eve celebrations. This unique feature gives people from all over the world a personal opportunity to be part of the festivities by writing their wishes for the upcoming year on confetti that will be released at Midnight.

At Midnight, the New Year’s Eve Ball lights will be turned off as the New Year “2024” numerals burst to life, shining high above Times Square.

The famous confetti release occurs from the rooftops of buildings throughout Times Square, creating a blizzard of colorful confetti and pyrotechnic effects. The hundreds of kilos of confetti include wishes from thousands of revelers worldwide, hoping for peace, love, good health, and a better future in the new year.

NEW YEAR’S EVE IN TIMES SQUARE 2023 - 2024

SCHEDULE

THE EVENT

• 6:00 p.m. to 6:03 p.m.

• Lighting and Raising the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball

• The celebration begins atop One Times Square with the lighting and raising of the New Year’s Eve Ball, where representatives from Carnival Cruise Line and Times Square New Year’s Eve flip the giant switch that lights the New Year’s Eve Ball accompanied by special pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square.

• 6:04 p.m. to 6:05 p.m.

• Times Square Reveler Stories

• Co-Host Jeremy Hassell talks with Times Square revelers.

• 6:06 p.m. to 6:18 p.m.

• SAFA Chinese Cultural Performance

• The Sino-American Friendship Association (“SAFA”) presents a spectacular Chinese cultural performance titled “Cheers to 2024 with Harmony Wuliang.” A beautiful blend of modern and traditional music and dance to celebrate the Year of the Dragon on the Countdown Stage at Duffy Island between 46th and 47th Streets. The Chinese cultural performance will conclude with red and gold pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square.

• 6:30 p.m.

• Times Square 2024 Hats, Balloons, Eyeglasses, Necklaces, Gloves and Scarves

• The sanitation crew of the Times Square Alliance, dressed in bright red uniforms, hands out tens of thousands of fun items to the revelers in Times Square to celebrate the New Year. Planet Fitness provides festive hats in purple, gold, and purple and yellow balloons tied with gold mylar ribbons. Fontainebleau Las Vegas provides eyeglasses in the shape of bowties and a commemorative 2024 chip. Carnival Cruise Line offers illuminated necklaces, while Kay Jewelers gives out warm blue gloves. Additionally, the Sino-American Friendship Association is providing beautiful red scarves.

• 6:57 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Hourly Kia Countdown with Jaymes Vaughan

• Jonathan Bennett and Jaymes Vaughan will appear on the Countdown Stage as we approach the New Year. They will wish the Times Square revelers a “Happy New Year” and lead the ten-second countdown to the 7 o’clock hour. This countdown will be accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square. Additionally, Jonathan will be reading several of the Confetti Wishes that will be mixed into the confetti release at Midnight, and he will also share his wish for the New Year.

• 7:01 p.m. to 7:02 p.m.

• Times Square Reveler Stories

• Co-Host Jeremy Hassell talks with Times Square revelers.

• 7:05 p.m. to 7:17 p.m.

• New Year’s Eve Musical Performance by Megan Thee Stallion

• Megan Thee Stallion performs a medley of her hit songs on the Planet Fitness Center Stage.

• 7:56 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Hourly Kia Countdown with Gotham FC

• As we approach the New Year, Jonathan Bennett, joined by players from 2023 NWSL champion NJ/NY Gotham FC, will appear at the Countdown Stage to wish the Times Square revelers “Happy New Year” and lead the ten-second countdown to the 8 o’clock hour accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square.

• They will also read several of the Confetti Wishes to be mixed into the confetti release at Midnight and share their wish for the New Year.

• 8:01 p.m. to 8:02 p.m.

• Times Square Reveler Stories

• Co-Host Jeremy Hassell talks with Times Square revelers.

• 8:03 p.m. to 8:08 p.m.

• New Year’s Eve Dance Performance by AGNEW

• New York dance group AGNEW will perform for the revelers on the Planet Fitness Center Stage on the Broadway Plaza between 45th and 46th Streets.

• 8:10 p.m. to 8:12 p.m.

• Highlights of Good Riddance Day

• The Times Square New Year’s Eve host, Jonathan Bennett, will share highlights from Good Riddance Day with the Times Square revelers from the Countdown Stage.

• 8:30 p.m. to 8:35 p.m.

• ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”: Performance by Tyla

• Tyla performs her hit songs on the Countdown Stage.

• 8:37 p.m. to 8:55 p.m.

• Roaming Street Performance by Triad Brass

• 8:57 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• Hourly Kia Countdown with Jeremy Hassell

• As we approach the New Year, Jonathan Bennett, joined by Jeremy Hassell, will appear at the Countdown Stage to wish the Times Square revelers “Happy New Year” and lead the ten-second countdown to the 9 o’clock hour accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square. He will also read several of the Confetti Wishes to be mixed into the confetti release at Midnight and share his wishes for the New Year.

• 9:02 p.m. to 9:05 p.m.

• Kia NYE Inspiration

• 9:10 p.m. to 9:29 p.m.

• New Year’s Eve Musical Performance by Flo Rida

• Flo Rida performs his hit songs My House, Low, Wild Ones, GDFR, and the world premiere of his new highly anticipated single OMG on the Planet Fitness Center Stage.

• 9:37 p.m. to 9:43 p.m.

• ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”: Performance by Sabrina Carpenter

• Sabrina Carpenter performs her hit songs on the Countdown Stage.

• 9:49 p.m. to 9:52 p.m.

• Celebrate Every Kiss with Kay

• 9:57 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• Hourly Kia Countdown with Planet Fitness

• As we approach the New Year, Planet Fitness spokesperson will appear at the Countdown Stage to wish the Times Square revelers “Happy New Year” and lead the ten-second countdown to the 10 o’clock hour accompanied by purple and yellow confetti release and colorful pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square.

• The spokesperson will also read several of the Confetti Wishes to be mixed into the confetti release at Midnight and share his wish for the New Year.

• 10:01 p.m. to 10:02 p.m.

• Times Square Reveler Stories

• Co-Host Jeremy Hassell talks with Times Square revelers.

• 10:04 p.m. to 10:08 p.m.

• Univision’s ¡Feliz 2024!: Performance by Maria Becerra

• Maria Becerra performs a medley of her hit songs on the Planet Fitness Center Stage.

• 10:09 p.m. to 10:12 p.m.

• Carnival “Choose Fun” Moment

• 10:21 p.m. to 10:24 p.m.

• #KayKissCountdown TikTok Hashtag Challenge

• 10:34 p.m. to 10:40 p.m.

• ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”: Performance by Jelly Roll

• Jelly Roll performs his hit songs on the Countdown Stage.

• 10:45 p.m. to 10:48 p.m.

• Kay’s New Year’s Eve Wish

• 10:57 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

• Hourly Kia Countdown with Raúl de Molina

• As we approach the New Year, Raúl de Molina will appear at the Countdown Stage to wish the Times Square revelers “Happy New Year” and lead the ten-second countdown to the 11 o’clock hour accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square. He will also read several of the Confetti Wishes to be mixed into the confetti release at Midnight and share his wish for the New Year.

• 11:02 p.m. to 11:07 p.m.

• Univision’s ¡Feliz 2024!: Performance by Yng Lvcas

• Yng Lucas performs a medley of his hit songs on the Planet Fitness Center Stage.

• 11:08 p.m. to 11:11 p.m.

• Fontainebleau Las Vegas Celebrates

• 11:12 p.m. to 11:14 p.m.

• Times Square talks with NYC Mayor Eric Adams

• Co-Host Jeremy Hassell talks with New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

• 11:16 p.m. to 11:20 p.m.

• The Associated Press Presents 2023 Year-In-Review Video Highlights

• The Associated Press, the world’s oldest and largest news-gathering organization, presents a news reel highlighting some of the most memorable events of 2023.

• 11:38 p.m. to 11:46 p.m.

• ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”: Performance by LL Cool J

• LL Cool J performs his hit songs on the Countdown Stage.

• 11:51 p.m. to 11:58 p.m.

• Exceptional Musical Performance by Paul Anka

• Paul Anka performs his legendary song My Way, and John Lennon’s Imagine on the Planet Fitness Center Stage.

• 11:59 p.m.

• The Sixty-Second Countdown

• The Mayor of New York City, joined by players from 2023 NWSL champion NJ/NY Gotham FC, pushes the crystal button that signals the descent of the New Year’s Eve Ball and leads the final sixty-second countdown to the New Year on the Countdown Stage.

• The Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball

• The lighted Ball descends 66.7 feet in sixty seconds. The Ball is a geodesic sphere, twelve feet in diameter, weighing 11,875 pounds. The Ball is covered with 2,688 crystal triangles and lit by 32,256 LEDs.

• Midnight (12:00 a.m.) — New Year’s Day

• 2024 Sign

• At the stroke of Midnight, the New Year’s Eve Ball lights are turned off as the New Year “2024” numerals burst to life, shining high above Times Square.

• Times Square Confetti Release and Pyrotechnic Effects

• The world-famous New Year’s Eve confetti is released from the rooftops of buildings throughout Times Square, creating a celebratory blizzard of colorful confetti as revelers welcome the New Year accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects. The three thousand pounds of confetti includes thousands of wishes from revelers worldwide, hoping for peace, love, good health, and a better future in the new year.

• 12:04 a.m. to 12:09 a.m.

• Fontainebleau 70th Anniversary Surprise Video Performance and Ball Re-lighting

• In honor of their 70th anniversary, Fontainebleau is presenting a surprise video countdown and musical performance to highlight the re-lighting of the Times Square Ball for 2024!!!

• 12:15 a.m. - End of Show.

Source: Times Square

|GlobalGiants.Com|

About one million revelers, equivalent to the population of Chandigarh in India, gathered in Times Square to celebrate the arrival of 2024.

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