Those viewing the ball drop this year will be in for a special treat. As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve 2025, the Times Square ball will not only drop once, but twice. This is because ...

Indulge me for a moment—I love watching the Times Square Ball Drop every New Year’s Eve. But if you’re like me (with a teeny tiny bladder and a strong aversion to frostbite), fear not. I’ve since ...

This year's crystal ball in Times Square drop to celebrate 2026 will feature a patriotic touch for America's 250th birthday. The ball will sparkle in red, white and blue to usher in the new year and ...

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The second ball drop will honor America's semiquincentennial year. After the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1, 2026, revelers ringing in the new year in Times Square got a second treat as red, white ...