New Year's Eve

Families were ringing in the New Year early for their little ones at First Night. One little girl shared her long list of resolution, including “more reading.” News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.

New Year’s Day arrived to cheers from thousands in New York’s Times Square where a sparkling crystal ball descended to start 2024 with hope for some, even as the world’s ongoing conflicts subdued celebrations and raised security concerns across the globe. The march of midnight across time zones included pyrotechnic displays centered on iconic locations including Sydney’s Opera House, the...

We’ve compiled a list of New Year’s traditions from around the world, check them out below.

News4’s Adam Tuss and Molette Green spoke to Bill Jensen, owner and beverage director of Tail Up Goat and Reveler’s Hour in D.C., about what to know before you raise a glass this New Year’s Eve.

On this Science 4 Everyone, Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and Science Teacher!) Ryan Miller shares what part of the world will experience the new year first.

The tradition of Watch Night services in the United States dates back to Dec. 31, 1862, during the Civil War.

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program wants people to celebrate New Year’s Eve responsibly. News4’s Derrick Ward explains how the SoberRide program works.

It’s time to celebrate the end of one year and the start of the next. But to make it to 2024, you’ve got to get home safe after partying.

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program wants people to stay safe on New Year’s Eve.

Here’s a rundown of New Year’s Eve hours for stores across the U.S. this year

News4’s Tommy McFly breaks down the best ways to send off 2023 in the D.C. area.

As the new year approaches, some may be thinking about celebrating with fireworks. But police in Maryland counties are warning against it.

As the new year approaches, people may be thinking about celebrating with fireworks. But police in Maryland are warning against it. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.

New Year’s Eve could take the cake for the busiest wedding day in Las Vegas thanks to the date’s repeating pattern of 1-2-3, 1-2-3.

It’s time to make reservations or get tickets for NYE events in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.

The D.C. area has a lot of great traditional places to celebrate the holidays, and then there are unique ones absolutely worth the picture. News4’s Tommy McFLY found creative spots to get festive.

As we get ready to ring in the new year, let’s take a look back at the history behind “Auld Lang Syne.”

With 2023 roughly halfway over, the end of the year is closer than you might think — and this year, it’s particularly special.

The teenage suspect in New Year’s Eve machete attack on three NYPD officers near Times Square has been charged with attempted murder, police said.

A team of NYPD officers working the New Year’s Eve detail near Times Square were attacked two hours before the ball drop Saturday, officials said.