New Year 's Rockin ' Eve is primarily broadcast from Times Square in New York City, providing coverage of the New Year 's Eve festivities held there, culminating with the long - running ball drop leading to midnight and the New Year. The special also features pre-recorded segments featuring performances by popular musicians; since the 2017 -- 18 edition, these concert segments (branded since the 2014 - 15 edition as the "Billboard Hollywood Party '') have been presented from a studio in Los Angeles by Ciara. Since the 2016 -- 17 edition, Lucy Hale has hosted additional coverage and performances from New Orleans.
who hosted new years eve in new orleans
Lucy Hale