Times Square LIVE: NYC Rings In 2026 With Iconic Ball Drop | New Year’s Eve Countdown | Republic TV

New York City's Times Square gets a colorful New Year's Eve preview as Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment stage the annual confetti test at Broadway Plaza ahead of the ball drop. About 3,000 pounds of confetti — filled with people's wishes — will fly at midnight on New Year's Eve. #nye2026 #newyork #timessquare #nye2025 #confetti #livestream Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ | Reuters

WATCH: A test run of New York City’s ball drop concluded successfully in Times Square on December 30, less than 48 hours before the final countdown to New Year’s Eve. The Constellation Ball is the largest New Year’s Eve Ball ever, containing 5,280 crystals and LED light pucks. It will remain dark until the final countdown, seconds before midnight on December 31, 2025. COURTESY: Reuters | GMA News