The evolution of the New Year’s Eve ball drop l GMA

From red lights and a green stem in the 1980s to the thousands of Waterford Crystal triangles that dress the geodesic sphere today, the Times Square ball has always been a New Year's Eve staple.
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[@hybrid-crossfade-mixes7789]

"Another year over, and a new one just begun" Stay safe, and be blessed. Take care.

[@iwasbored...1872]

And So This Is Christmas. by John Lennon.

[@Buddhadan100]

Stay safe from what why does everyone say that

[@vyypur]

@@Buddhadan100 covid

[@vyypur]

@@Buddhadan100 Also just in general

[@iiLara_21]

It is now 2024 😭

[@jessewyman3307]

The older balls had so much more charm and appeal. The new one just feels so commercial.

[@Trackman71]

The Big Apple Design was pretty cool. Hope they bring it back someday.

[@chardreisvlog9853]

It Was For The "I ❤ NY" Campaign And NY Is Known As The Apple.

[@muniramurtaza]

Watching this in new year 2024!!!

[@legendmitchell6421]

Same 😅

[@Paisley_onpaws]

Me

[@jeffgibbon977]

2024? Happy new year crazy how time flies. Feels like yesterday was 2022 Edit- tysm for the likes and comments, I’ve never gotten this many before Love yawl have a good 2024!

[@Jeremy.Garcia.2012]

True also happy new years to you 🎉🥳🎊🌌🎆🎇

[@BeautyAndHerBeasts]

Happy New Year! Let's make this our best year yet. ❤

[@violetkalico]

It feels like yesterday was 2012 😭

[@matthewcarlon4596]

Here's to like number 17 and 4th comment. I figured I would help with the numbers. I hope this becomes pinned to really make this really soar and give you a great start to the new year.

[@micahbell4774]

Have you never made a comment before? I cant believe this is your most liked comment since 2013

[@Handsome-PILIPINO]

Happy new year everyone 🎉🍷

[@Escaped_the_void]

HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎊

[@benkku313]

for me its 2 hours before new year IT NEW YEAR NOW

[@Ryantrahannn]

2023 is gunna be the most best one yet

[@Renegade4life83]

You got that right!!!!!

[@Cub__]

Absolutely, Let's get it... Much love

[@itsnotme1691]

🎆🎉😭😭😭

[@Zenflyn]

YOU WERE SO WRONG

[@Zxann03]

Wish that was true

[@t-calla]

Here from 2024!

[@NoSavior666]

Happy New Year! Signing off for 2024

[@BayleeJade-to6ct]

It’s now 2024 ❤

[@I_luv_Eminem456]

People who are watching this in 2024 👇

[@-cursed-9932]

this is actually a great year for me no.1 - i got the highest exam scores in my grade no.2 - im skipping next grade no.3 - my b-days this year no.4 - bts is probs performing in my country so i can go to a concert for once

[@arisha512]

Happy new year!!!! 2023 was an amazing filled with joy and laughter! Love from Dubai 🫶🏻

[@Grose7117]

I never knew the ball looked like a cherry (apple) a few years

[@N0616JCProductions]

I think meant it to be an apple, but the shape made it looked like a cherry.

[@Grose7117]

@@N0616JCProductions you know what an apple would make more sense lol

[@dcsmooth]

I still refer to it as “dropping the apple”

[@Grose7117]

@@dcsmooth they should have kept it to the apple

[@CNNAMNRAT]

1981-1988,The ball was an apple for the “I ❤️ NY” Campaign

[@Yugi880]

I really can’t wait for 2022

[@hennryperez6871]

It sucks

[@BukuiZhao]

@@hennryperez6871 No it doesn't (at least better than last year's)

[@A-halover2000]

@@hennryperez6871 don't give up hope 🥺😞

[@A-halover2000]

@@hennryperez6871 although the days are evil, I implore and encourage everyone to not give up hope.

[@TheStepmonkey]

@@A-halover2000 Well said

[@katwinterfox5834]

My mom was born is 1979 and her birthday is coming up on may 19

[@pluto-kl5od]

the quality getting more clear as the years go on feels so surreal.

[@pumpnix7243]

seeing how fast it went from 1987 to current seems like just as fast as it has really gone and speeding up! HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024 to all who see this!

[@TrentPlaysRoblox]

If you are confused about the years, the every year you see welcomes a new one.

[@KAMI_XD-13]

I’m watching this with my cat and she keeps trying to attack the ball😂

[@TheOmiSpeaks]

Happy new year everyone

[@AliceYourFav]

we have GMA on Philippines but its GMA Primetime, GMA Prime These two are on GMA

[@Olivia-146]

2018 new year was magical for me Idk why because all I did was sit home and watch on my TV

[@JaimeHuitzil-wx4cy]

Happy new year 2024

[@AwesomeCHL2013]

I am watching this on Jan 1st on 12:08 am Eastern Time

[@THESHITEH0USE]

It’s 2024 in an hour I wanna cry it’s going to quick.

[@lul_MIR]

Just magical absolutely beautiful

[@hulusi1999]

They need to bring that 1990 design back.

[@wrestlingwithjay3770]

Flashback in the early 2020’s

[@tanishafranklin1020]

Happy new year 🎊🕛😁😊🎈🎉💐🍾🥂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ricardomisidjanreadyfor2029]

WHOS READY FOR 12:00 JAN 1 2024?

[@Chip_3988]

Happy new year everyone !

[@veryyesofcourse]

If you have a “ball drop” or should be like those giant drops at amusement parks where it actually drops unlike reality where it slowly decends

[@TITANTVMANUPGRADED]

right now it's 2023 happy new years

[@user-pl3vj8dp3x]

We won’t forget 2023 ❤

[@dianemes6054]

RIP Apple ball drop 1981-1988

[@r1tzy5551]

2004, my favorite one yet

[@Leander06]

Happy new year🎉

[@jaidengamingvlogs4138]

fun fact: The phillipines also has a news called gma

[@legendmitchell6421]

Happy new year 2024 🎉🎉

[@FukUuoo-pj3sl]

It's so beautiful❤

[@javid_jared.2022]

I love the 1990 ball

[@QWERTYBOIISGOOFYAHHH]

"wow" just "wow"

[@borntoclimb7116]

Nice compilation, i Love the 2004 drop

[@neocaeser5209]

Happy new year from the year 2024

[@goofycat._.e]

good old times felt like 2021 was a hour ago

[@Bombaclat-3]

Ayyy the ball just dropped 2023

[@maniwatson5503]

2023 will be a scary and interesting year like this year.

[@blakestaredwards]

I want it to be different

[@bandjnation]

How was it?

[@bandjnation]

@@blakestaredwardshow was it?

[@TheRedandWhitehandItsbruttiyu]

I really cant wait for 2024

[@LITTLEHOMIEVALORANT]

The editor is amazing

[@kaylasomerviletheprankmast5746]

Happy new year

[@Agent_X.]

Happy new year!

[@user-kd8hq9wp3h]

Aww I Wasn’t Even Thought Of Yet In 1980 Was Born 1985 😂 These Looked Great Happy 2023!! Everyone!! And GOD BLESS!☺️✨⭐️

[@Ms.Norths.Musings]

I love the older ones much better than the current one🤷

[@helenclugh2185]

Happy New helencugh 🎉❤😂

[@Jaeknbae95]

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE

[@breadboxalotl4905]

HAPPY NEW YEAR

[@teylorsilvaoliveirabrandao]

happy 2024 guys

[@Jaeknbae95]

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVEYONE

[@MsGaloreNails]

Just searched why was the new years ball red this year. Ominous to me. Hope a vid comes out. It's giving nebiru

[@MissLovely42]

We missed the stream. Was the ball red the whole time while waiting? It's usually a bunch of colors!

[@animexliriousz1879]

You might want to update it now if you want.

[@zatrat5696]

1983 and 1998 (my year) look so good

[@elcanbu5610]

Are u not gonna include the small new one ? I prefer the classic big one

[@OfficialCrybaby123]

People watching this 2 days before 2024

[@LLawlietOfMany]

1991 had better quality than ‘92 lol

[@ilovechristmas985]

Beautiful ❤ Happy New Year Everyone 🎉2024🎉

[@Mshroom0]

Happy new year!!!!

[@Xxtristan_]

I was partying when it became 2023😭 I was having a fun time😍

[@Police645]

Who else though the ball would fall just to be disappointed

[@Miceyeah]

OMG Thank you po!

[@AmrHamdan13]

People watching in 2024 👇

[@gouriparale5224]

0:49 Every light up sign (1991-2021)

[@DunkFN2]

People watching this on Jan 1st 👇

[@lul_MIR]

I’m watching this in 2024

[@Jordyn-loves-dogs]

Who else is watching this in New Year of 2024 👇🏻

[@ayshaaaaaaaaaaa]

Happy new year its 2024

[@stephenclegg9590]

Haply new year everyone reading this

[@stephenclegg9590]

Happy

[@TheLocalPeoples]

2024 ball drop:💀

[@Lousoph]

Why, why does time fly so fast.

[@user-sn7ol9sb8x]

So cool

[@gouriparale5224]

0:42 Every Light Up Sign (1991-2021)

[@malyndinglas8487]

1979 Its Apple ball drop

[@habata5244]

2023 here we come

[@whitleypop]

I WANT 1997 ITS PRETTY

[@stretch930bw]

That's a cool cherry man 😜

[@Yrlocalsofia]

We finished 2021 and 2022 and 2023 happy new year it’s 2024

[@captainredbeard542]

Kinda wish they waited to pop this out for 2022 BUT HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERBODY

[@ImExtra-]

2022 the triple 2 year

[@luke3912]

2024 gang 🎉 (on a different account)

[@t-calla]

My account, and hoping for the best with 2024

[@jamesbedugraham8056]

Time Kills all of us in 2000 Decade.

[@ryanmiller175]

Happy new year 2023

[@deborahwilliams6267]

Is it in Georgia to I really want to go see it where is it

[@MrQuack-lu9om]

Bro the men kissing at 2024

[@chardreisvlog9853]

2024. (year counter.)

[@Wolfiesisback2024]

¿What is name music?

[@ohio_cat-k1z]

Hey GMA Do 1979 to 2022 next

[@josephrikers1111]

Just imagine 2021 was actually the year 5107

[@Bazkid29]

That one was 2021 when it was not even close

[@randyalfano5910]

I miss the Big Apple dropping!!

[@AveAveCristusRex]

Same😢😢

[@mohgamer6335]

Happy new year 202r

[@TheReal_Pikachu928]

What was that white dot for?