Dynamic a Ball Is Dropped

Inside Times Square NYE ball

No, the Times Square ball won't drop twice on NYE. Here's why.

The Times Square New Year's Eve ball is all set to make its 60-second descent down the 139-foot pole at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, to usher in 2026.

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Why the Times Square ball drop will look a little different this year

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Times Square guide for New Year's Eve 2026 in NYC: ball drop, performers, traffic and more

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Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off U.S.' 250th birthday

The patriotic touches at this year’s Times Square gathering will offer an early glimpse of what’s ahead: a second ball drop event on July 3.

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The Times Square ball will drop twice in 2026: Here's when and why

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All systems go for New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square

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Times Square ball will be lit twice as 2026 begins. Here's why.

The "ball" is dropping twice to ring in 2026. Days ahead of the iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in New York City, America250 announced a "post-midnight moment" to mark America's 250th anniversary.

The Indianapolis Star

Everything to know about Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop for 2026

The new year is almost upon us and plans to welcome it have begun to roll out across the board with celebrations planned in most major cities, including New York City, which hosts the iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. Described as the ...

Detroit Free Press

Ringing in the new year. Ludington among best celebration spots

Ludington's New Year's Eve Ball Drop, in its 16th year, is among the top spots in the 2025 USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice rankings to celebrate the holiday. Last year, the Ludington Ball Drop beat out Times Square in the 2024 USA TODAY's 10Best rankings.