What to know about the Buffalo New Year’s Eve ball drop

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — New Year’s Eve is on Tuesday and Buffalo is getting ready to host the annual ball drop downtown.

Here is everything you need to know about the event.

Location

The ball drop will take place at the top of the Electric Tower, located at Roosevelt Plaza at Washington, Genesee and Huron streets.

Hours

Festivities will begin at 10 p.m. with live performances from local musicians. Headlining the music is The Strictly Hip, one of Canada’s most popular bands.

Fireworks will go off downtown at midnight.

Road closures

Portions of roads around the Electric Tower will shut down beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday. They include:

• Huron Street from Pearl Street to Ellicott Street

• Washington Street from Chippewa Street to Mohawk Street

• Genesee Street from Ellicott Street to Huron Street

For more information on New Year’s Eve festivities, click here.

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