It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2024 and say hello to 2025. All eyes will be on Times Square in the heart of New York City as thousands gather to celebrate the start of the new year as the countdown begins and the ball drops.

As revelers throng Midtown Manhattan, some chain restaurants are offering a respite, if a pricey one. Perks include bathroom access and unlimited breadsticks.

Emergency officials say they have been engaged in real-time monitoring of the storm moving through New York City with the National Weather Service, New Year’s Eve event planners, and the Times Square Alliance at a command center in the area,

The Times Square ball was once a 5-foot creation of iron and wood. Now, it measures 12 feet in diameter and is lit by more than 30,000 LEDs.

Live coverage of the celebrations at Times Square in New York City will lead up to the ball droll drop at 11 p.m. CT.

The New Year’s Eve weather forecast calls for showers on Tuesday night — but anyone ringing in the new year in Times Square won’t be allowed to bring along an umbrella. Thousands of people will pack into Times Square to watch the ball drop at midnight to witness the iconic moment.

Here is best way to stream the 2025 Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop live online, featuring dozens of performances from across the world.

Multiple rounds of rain are likely for those who are packing Times Square in New York City to watch the ball drop. The FOX Forecast Center said atmospheric conditions could be conducive for some thunderstorms to produce lightning that could illuminate the sky above the Big Apple.