It’s almost time to welcome a new year and get 2024 started the right way. Once again, Times Square in New York City will be the center of the celebrations in the United States and if you are wondering how to watch live the 2024 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in one of the world’s busiest pedestrian areas from home, Depor has you covered.
Around 50 million people visit every year this tourist destination, which has been the home to the New Year’s Eve ball drop celebration since 1907 and you’ll be able to watch the celebration on many popular smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, and game consoles, and join the countdown to January 1st.
If you can’t go to Times Square and receive the New Year with the thousands of people that will be there, don’t worry. There are several programs you can tune in to on television and streaming platforms, with the show starting from 7:30 pm ET:
| TIME | SHOW | TV Channel / Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 p.m. ET | New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash | Paramount+ |
| 8:00 p.m. ET | Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest | ABC / ABC app |
| 8:00 p.m. ET | New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen | CNN / CNNgo, CNN app |
Can’t make it to New York City for the iconic Times Square Ball Drop? Celebrate virtually and experience all the excitement right from your home! Join us live at 6 PM EST on December 31st for a six-and-a-half-hour, commercial-free webcast of the NYE 2024 festivities.
We share with you the U.S. schedules so you can watch the countdown of the Times Square Ball Drop on 2024 New Year’s Eve:
| U.S. Time Zone | U.S. Cities |
|---|---|
| 12:59 am ET (UTC-5) - Eastern Time | West Virginia, Velmont, Tennessee (EST), South Carolina, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Michigan (EST), Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Kentucky (EST), Indiana (EST), Georgia, Florida (EST), District of Columbia, Delaware and Connecticut. |
| 11:59 pm CT (UTC-6) - Central Standard Time | Wisconsin, Texas (Majority of states), Tennessee (CST), South Dakota (CST), Oklahoma, North Dakota (CST), Nebraska (CST), Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Michigan (CST), Kentucky (CST), Kansas (CST), Iowa, Indiana (CST), Illinois, Florida (CST), Arkansas and Alabama. |
| 10:59 pm MT (UTC-7) - Mountain Standard Time | Wyoming, Utah, Texas (El Paso and Hudspeth), South Dakota (MST), Oregon (MST), North Dakota (MST), New Mexico, Nevada (MST), Nebraska (MST), Montana, Kansas (MST), Idaho (MST), Colorado and Arizona. |
| 9:59 pm PT (UTC-8) - Pacific Standard Time | Washington, Oregon (PST), New Hampshire, Nevada (PST), Idaho (PST) and California. |
Looking to catch the iconic Times Square Ball Drop this New Year’s Eve? Get ready to ring in 2024 with celebrity host Jonathan Bennett! The beloved actor and TV personality, known for his starring roles in “Mean Girls” and the recent Hallmark holiday film “The Holiday Sitter,” returns to Times Square for another year of festive fun. Alongside him, seasoned live event host Jeremy Hassell brings his experience and charisma to the co-hosting role. Hassell has been a familiar face at the New Year’s Eve celebration since 2016, ensuring a seamless and entertaining countdown for viewers worldwide.
Get ready for a star-studded countdown at the Times Square Ball Drop 2024! Two music legends, Flo Rida and Paul Anka, will take the stage live, electrifying both the Times Square crowd and viewers worldwide through the commercial-free webcast and TV pool feed.
Flo Rida brings the party with a hit-packed set featuring “My House,” “Low,” “Wild Ones,” and “GDFR.” But that’s not all! Be the first to witness the world premiere of his brand-new song, “OMG.” Witness this highly anticipated single live before its official January 2024 release! Sage the Gemini joins him for an extra boost of energy on “OMG” and “GDFR.”
Paul Anka delivers a soulful performance of his signature classic, “My Way,” with specially updated lyrics to resonate with the times. As the clock nears midnight, he ushers in the New Year with the timeless and poignant “Imagine” by John Lennon, making it a truly unforgettable New Year’s Eve moment.
Did you know? The iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop boasts an impressive confetti spectacle. More than 1 ton of colorful paper pieces cascade down, welcoming the new year with a festive flurry and showering revelers in a blizzard of celebration. So get ready for a colorful countdown!
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