How to Watch the Ball Drop Live on New Year’s Eve
December 20, 2022
There’s no place like New York City to celebrate the holidays, and there’s nothing more iconic to than the Times Square ball drop on New Year’s Eve. From Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest* to Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party with Dolly Parton*, we’re streaming everything you need to ring in the new year.
Don’t miss a second of holiday cheer this year. Here’s how to get started with Hulu + Live TV and stream your favorite live holiday specials without cable.
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How to Watch the Ball Drop Live Without Cable
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Sign up or login with your Hulu credentials if you’re already subscribed (current Hulu subscribers can switch to Live TV*).
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Set up any Live TV supported devices such as Android, Apple, Chromecast, Fire TV, LG TV, Mac and PC browsers, Playstation, Roku, Samsung TV, VIZIO, Xbox, and more.
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Pick a live New Years Eve special to ring in 2023 with your favorite hosts and musical acts.
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Upcoming Live Holiday Events
Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!
Date: Tuesday, December 20
Time: 8 p.m. EST
Channel: CBS
Sing along with the Christmas queen herself in this two-hour primetime concert special filmed at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Fans can expect the legendary singer to perform her biggest holiday hits including the iconic “All I Want for Christmas is You.”
Watch: Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!*
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A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special
Date: Thursday, December 22, 2022
Time: 8 p.m. EST
Channel: NBC
From Justin Timberlake’s “Wrapinville” to Adam Sandler’s Hanukkah song, catch your favorite holiday-themed skits spanning all 48 seasons of the iconic New York-based sketch comedy program.
Watch: A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special*
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Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Date: Sunday, December 25, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. EST
Channel: ABC
Siblings Derek and Julianne Hough are bringing the magic of Disney parks to you this Christmas. The annual Magical Christmas Day Parade special will showcase heartwarming family stories, Disney 2023 sneak peeks, and musical performances from Meghan Trainor, Maren Morris, Becky G, and more!
Watch: Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade*
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The Year: 2022
Date: Monday, December 26, 2022
Time: 9 p.m. EST
Channel: ABC
A year in review: ABC’s Robin Roberts takes viewers down memory lane and recounts all of the biggest pop culture moments and news stories of 2022.
Watch: The Year: 2022*
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Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest
Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
Time: 8 p.m. EST
Channel: ABC
Each year, you can count on Ryan Seacrest ringing in the new year on our TV screens with musical performances from the biggest names in music. Stay tuned for more information on the 2023 New Year’s Rockin’ Eve special.
Watch: Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest*
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Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party with Dolly Parton
Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
Time: 10:30 p.m. EST
Channel: NBC
Ring in the new year with Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton in Miami on Saturday, December 21, 2022 starting at 10:30 p.m. EST on NBC. With an iconic duo like this, you know the countdown party will be legendary.
Watch: Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party with Dolly Parton*
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CNN New Year’s Eve Live
Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
Time: TBD
Channel: CNN
Few things are more entertaining than Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen partying the year away in their annual CNN New Year’s Eve Live special. Tune in this year for even more laughs and appearances from special guests yet to be announced.
Watch: CNN New Year’s Eve Live*
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The Rose Parade’s New Year Celebration
Date: Monday, January 2, 2023
Time: 11 a.m. EST
Channel: ABC, NBC, Univision
The Rose Parade is a New Year’s Day tradition. Each year, street floats made entirely of flowers, marching bands, and equestrians strolls along Colorado Ave. in Pasadena to showcase the west coast’s paradise in bloom, even in the midst of winter.
Watch: The Rose Parade’s New Year Celebration*
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