Times Square Ball

New York City is one of the most iconic destinations in the world to ring in the New Year in style. Families, friends, children, couples, and all those who are looking for experiences that are very different from the usual ones, will find incredible options in Nueva that will leave indelible memories.

Dream of many, in this great city you can enjoy great parties, different options of shows, and especially the opportunity to see in person the famous “Times Square Ball Drop”.

The descent of the sphere in Times Square is one of the most famous traditions of the city and thousands of people come to witness it every December 31st.

Although before the Covid-19 pandemic, up to 100,000 people gathered in the square, the celebration of the arrival of 2022 was reduced to 15,000 attendees.

The arrival of 2023 is already a fact and it is expected that many people will be able to enjoy this show.

The first recorded New Year’s Eve celebration occurred in 1904. But the first recorded time the ball fell was in 1907.

The celebration is inspired by the “spheres of time” that were installed in England’s Royal Observatory in Greenwich in 1833. They fell in the afternoon and captains could precisely set their chronometers.

Originally, the celebration also commemorated the inauguration of the new headquarters of the newspaper “The New York Times”. A fireworks display was organized in the street, but when these were prohibited, they made a great ball of iron and wood that descended to mark the end of 1907 and the beginning of 1908.

This first Times Square ball was made of iron and wood, festooned with 100 25-watt spotlights. It was 5 feet in diameter and weighed 700 pounds. Since then, 7 versions have been designed.

When the countdown arrives at 11:59 pm, from the top of the skyscraper a large geodesic sphere begins its descent while millions of voices come together to count the last seconds of the year and celebrate the beginning of a new year full of hope, challenges, changes and dreams.

At 00:00:00 the clock on the tower changes from 2022 to 2023, while the bursting of fireworks, and hundreds of thousands of colored confetti with wishes floating over the revelers will add excitement and joy to the festivities.

Some curious facts worth knowing:

. The falling ball represents the passage of time.

. The geodesic sphere is 12 feet (3.65 meters) in diameter.

 . His weight is 11,875 pounds (5,386.40 kilos).

 . It is covered with a total of 2,688 Waterford Crystal triangles.

 . The ball is illuminated by 32,256 LEDs.

Some data and recommendations:

. Participation in the event is completely free, but to access you must present proof of vaccination along with an identity document.

 . Children under 5 years of age who are not vaccinated must be accompanied by a responsible adult who meets the conditions described in the previous point.

 . Those people who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability must present a negative PCR test with at least 72 hours of validity prior to the event and wear a mask.

 . Arrive very early: the lines begin to form early in the morning on New Year’s Eve. It is advisable to choose the place and not leave it at any time, in addition, it is suggested to be in the place once the barriers are in place, if not, it is possible that the police request to move when they begin to place the fences.

 . Regarding the location and for better visibility, the recommendation is to be located on Broadway from 43rd St to 50th St. and Seventh Avenue to 59th St.

 . Wear warm clothes: It is important to know that they will spend several hours on the street in the middle of winter. Wearing appropriate clothing, a hat, gloves, and a scarf is something that will prevent bad times.

. Leave your backpack and bag at home: Everyone is searched before entering the area. Large bags and backpacks are prohibited, and all types of bags will be searched before entering. Bear in mind that space is limited and that people will be quite crowded at times, so carrying the smallest bag or even doing without it will be the most comfortable.

 . Eat before or take something: People are so crowded that there is no space for food stalls or street vendors. However, there are plenty of restaurants in the area for those with enough time. Another alternative is to buy something to take away and have a picnic in the square.

 . Arriving by public transport: In general, the car and the taxi are the most expensive means of transport to move around New York, and on a holiday as important as New Year’s Eve, even more. Public transportation is recommended with the following options: From Grand Central Station, walk 11 minutes to Times Square or take a direct subway line. The 1, 2, 3, 7, A, B, C, D, E, F, N, Q, R, W, V, and S shuttle trains also serve the Times Square area.

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