New Year's Day
Jan. 1, 2025 | All Day
Get ready, world. The annual global celebration of bells and bell ringing returns! People across all continents are set to ring in the New Year with us, beginning at midnight for our Ring around the World. When the clock strikes 12 o’clock, carillonists in bell towers from Australia to Asia, Africa to Europe, and then here in the Americas will play the beloved tune of “Auld Lang Syne” on bells.
After some rest, the bell ringers are back! New Year’s Day will feature bells ringing in cities and towns, churches and community centers, national parks and public spaces – anywhere a bronze beauty may be found. Our 2025 spotlight nation will lead the good vibrations.
In the United States, nationwide ringing is set for 2:00pm Eastern (9:00am Hawaii) and all are invited to participate. So that we can all ring together, the starting time for bells in your area will depend on your time zone. Ring bells simultaneously for 20 minutes or as long as comfortable for you to pull the rope.
No matter where you are on New Year’s Day, you’re sure to hear the pealing. Throw open a window, head to your local bell tower, seek out a recital, and listen as the bells herald the start of the New Year. We’ll see you there!
Be sure to explore our lineup of special events on New Year's Day. Don’t forget to share your experience by tagging your posts with #BellFest. We can’t wait to make it ring with you. Happy New Year!
