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Times Square adds July 3 ball drop for nation's 250th birthday

A red, white and blue glass ball will drop on July 3 in New York City's Times Square to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday in a first for the city.

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What's new about the 2026 NYE ball in Times Square

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The Times Square New Year’s Eve ball will drop twice in 2026. Here’s why

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Times Square to Feature Patriotic Crystal Ball for New Year's Eve, Kicking off US's 250th Birthday

The New Year's Eve ball drop in New York City will sparkle in red, white, and blue to kick off celebrations for the U.S.'s 250th birthday in 2026

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Times Square to feature patriotic ball drop for New Year's Eve

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Times Square Ball to Turn Red, White and Blue on New Year’s Eve

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Why the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball will drop twice in 2026

The second drop will happen on July 3, the night before Independence Day 2026.

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Freedom 250 launches New Year’s Eve celebration at the Washington Monument

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New Year's Eve bash in Times Square will feature second ball drop

Hoodline

Times Square Rings in 2026 with Historic Double Ball Drop Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary

Times Square's New Year's celebration will include a historic double ball drop for 2026, marking America's 250th anniversary.

New York Daily News

Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball unveiled

One Times Square unveiled this year's New Year’s Eve Ball on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. The New Year's Eve Ball will serve as the centerpiece for the annual countdown celebration for this NYE 2026. This year's ball is the largest to date and will measure 12. ...

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Public safety concerns lead to cancellation of major New Year’s Eve events: What to know

Paris, Tokyo and Belgrade have canceled certain New Year's Eve events as the NYPD prepares for the Times Square ball drop. Here's what to know about security issues.