Ahead of the completion of One Times Square, New Yorkers have a rare chance to preview the Crystal VIP Experience that will officially debut next year. Beginning at 11am on Thursday, December 19th, One Times Square is giving passersby on a first-come, first served basis a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take home a crystal straight from the NYE ball for FREE.
We got to preview the experience a day ahead of the public and it was absolutely unforgettable. Our team climbed 20+ stories high atop One Times Square to get an exclusive look at the NYE ball and replace out a crystal of our choosing with a new 2025 design. It truly felt like we were in the movie New Year’s Eve.
Though the public won’t be able to go to the top of One Times Square just yet, they’ll be bringing hundreds of crystal triangles from the NYE ball down to Broadway Plaza in Times Square between 46th and 47th Streets.
Pedestrians can get a taste of what will eventually be a ticketed Crystal VIP Experience (where you will get to go atop One Times Square). Until supplies last, visitors can approach the interactive crystal artwork to replace a portion of the triangles on the NYE ball with a 2025 design. But the best part is, participants will be able to take home their own crystal keepsake to cherish forever.
This will be the first year since its installment that all crystals on the NYE ball will we replaced. The 11,875-pound ball features a total of 2,688 crystals, varying in size and length. Find more fun facts about the NYE ball to satiate your curiosity.
When you replace a crystal with one of the new 2025 designs, be sure to check the year on the crystal you take home as it corresponds to a special design theme from when it was first involved.
Still unsure of your New Year’s plans. Find the best NYE parties on our ultimate guide.
đź“ŤTimes Square; Broadway Plaza between 46th and 47th Streets
🗓️ Thursday, December 19th starting at 11am (first-come, first-served)