Organizers of the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration screwed the last crystals onto the ball before it ushers in the new year one last time.

New York, New York – Drop it like it's hot! Or, freezing cold. Standing outside for hours in frigid temperatures to watch the famed Ball Drop in New York City is an international phenomenon on New Year's Eve, and a rite of passage on millions' bucket list.

The last of the crystal triangles that make up this year’s Times Square New Year’s Eve ball have been installed, marking the first time in 10 years that all 2,688 were replaced at once. Rapper Pitbull and inventor Joy Mangano were on hand on Friday to help the co-organizers of the 2025 New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square atop One Times Square to install the last few crystals.