Are tickets required to enter Times Square on New Year's Eve?

No. The Times Square NYE event is free and open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis.

Which streets are closed for the celebration on New Year's Eve in NYC?

As the crowd increases, the NYPD will begin closing down access to Times Square, starting at 38th Street and Broadway and moving north.

Are portable public washrooms available in Times Square?

No, portable public washrooms are not available in Times Square during New Year's Eve.

Is alcohol allowed in Times Square?

No. Public drinking is illegal in NYC and the rule is strictly enforced at Times Square during New Year’s Eve celebration. If you're carrying alcohol, the police will confiscate it during their checks.

Can luggage be brought into Times Square during the New Year's Eve celebration?

No. Knapsacks, large bags and umbrellas are not permitted inside Times Square. Police dressed in civilian clothing are present throughout the venue to confiscate any illegal items.

Which hotels and restaurants in Times Square have a view of the ball drop?

There are quite a few restaurants and hotels offering great views of the ball on NYE. These include Renaissance New York, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Olive Garden, The Knickerbocker, Marriott Marquis, R Lounge and Novotel Times Square.

Is there a designated area in Times Square for the disabled?

Yes. The disabled designated viewing area is 44th Street and Broadway which can be accessed via 44th and 6th Ave.

Lakshmi Menon, Author at Headout Blog

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Born to parents bit by the wander bug, Lakshmi calls her love for travel "hereditary and habitual". Perpetually ensconced with a book in her hand and a mug of coffee in the other, she has been to over 15 countries in her 23 years of existence and is currently saving miles and money for her solo trip to Iceland. Always hustling towards the least trodden path, she has encountered some wonderful people during her escapades and if you ever meet her, she won't stop gushing about them.