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Crowds gather for the iconic Times Square Ball Drop, welcoming 2025 in New York City on Tuesday, December 31 (GMT 04:45, January 1).
The famous New Year's Eve Ball descends from the flagpole atop One Times Square, falling 21 metres in 60 seconds. The countdown concludes with spectacular fireworks, marking the start of the New Year.