The ball drop tradition at Times Square began in 1907, though New Year’s Eve celebrations at the venue were first held in 1904. "This proud tradition is now a universal symbol of the New Year," Times Square says on its website. Here's what to know about the annual Times Square tradition and how to watch the celebrations on CNN and streaming. Big sports events, bigger trials and movies galoreHow to watch and stream CNN's 2026 New Year's Eve special with Anderson Cooper and Andy CohenAnderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will return for the ninth consecutive year as co-hosts of CNN’s "New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen." USA TODAY will also be streaming the New Year's Eve celebrations from Times Square live.

Source: CNN December 31, 2025 08:11 UTC