(November 30, 2022) IRVINE, Calif. — Kia America kicked off an early start to celebrating the arrival of 2023 with a nationwide tour of the iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve Numerals that will illuminate New York City’s Times Square on Dec. 31, when the ball drops and the New Year begins. On Monday, the 2023 numerals departed the Kia Forum in Los Angeles and began a coast-to-coast road trip designed to bring the excitement and anticipation of the New Year to people across the country.

The numerals are being towed by a 2023 Kia Telluride X-Pro, and along the 2,795 mile journey, the 2023 Numerals will stop in several locations in conjunction with special holiday events to help share the anticipation. Scheduled stops along the cross-country route include the following:

    •    Area 15 – Las Vegas, Nev. – 12/1
    •    Dickens Festival – Franklin, Tenn. – 12/10
    •    D.C. Holiday Market – Washington, D.C. – 12/14 – 12/15
    •    German Christmas Village – Philadelphia, Pa. – 12/17 – 12/18
    •    Arrival - Times Square – New York City – 12/20



“For the third consecutive year, Kia America is proud to share the excitement and anticipation of the New Year with people across the U.S., before delivering the iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve Numerals to their home at One Times Square,” said Russell Wager, vice president, marketing, Kia America. “This nationwide road trip is the perfect beginning to New Year’s celebrations and a great way to start 2023 on a positive note.”