The New Year’s Eve Numerals in Times Square are an iconic symbol of the annual celebration that takes place in the heart of New York City. Every year, millions of people from around the world gather in Times Square to ring in the new year and watch the ball drop at midnight. The numerals, which represent the year that is coming to an end, are a focal point of the celebration and are displayed prominently on One Times Square for all to see. In 2023, the 2024 numerals will be on display in Times Square from 22 – 24 December, 2023.
In recent years, the arrival of the New Year’s Eve Numerals in Times Square has become a highly anticipated event in and of itself. The numerals are delivered to Times Square in a grand procession that is often accompanied by music, dancing, and other festivities. Once the numerals arrive at their destination, they are displayed in Times Square for people to experience before they are carefully installed on One Times Square and tested to ensure that they are working properly.
On New Year’s Eve, the numerals are illuminated at midnight to mark the beginning of the new year. The moment is captured on live television and broadcast around the world, making the New Year’s Eve Numerals in Times Square one of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday season. For many people, watching the ball drop and the numerals light up is a cherished tradition that signifies hope, renewal, and the promise of a brighter future.
Here is 2024 all ready to ring in the New Year in Times Square-
You can see the place that has been left for the 4 in 2024 under the Times Square ball –
The last couple of years have seen these numerals on tour so they show up attached to the advertiser which in this case in Kia.
The pictures above reflect an Instagram vs Reality kind of scenario, with Instagram above and reality below!
This numerals are placed right next to the Make a Wish confetti section as Times Square readies itself for NYE.
Till 2020, just the last two numbers used to be on display in Times Square as you can see in the pictures below. And yes, it was snowing like crazy in 2020, and even crazier that I was in Times Square so I would not miss the NYE Numerals on the ground.
Closing Thoughts
There is a tradition of displaying the Times Square Numerals in Father Duffy Square before they are hoisted on One Times Square under the iconic ball to ring in the new year. One of my favorite times to visit Times Square is a couple of weeks before the New Year to see the New Year’s Eve Numerals on the ground before they are hoisted all the way up to their perch under the Times Square Ball. There is a celebatory air about them, as there is of disbelief that another year is coming to an end, and it is definitely worth a great photo op if you are visiting Times Square in mid December.
