Throughout the day, the ball will drop a total of eight times, marking midnight across every U.S. time zone and inhabited territory as Independence Day begins around the country.

This New Year’s Eve, an entirely new and bigger Waterford crystal ball will drop over Times Square from a newly renovated building touting new experiences for visitors. “We are creating an interactive ...

Times Square will host two ball drops for the first time, with a second celebration just after midnight on Jan. 1, 2026. The additional ball drop honors the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary and is ...

NEW YORK CITY — One of the time-honored traditions for New Year's Eve is staying up to watch the Times Square ball drop at midnight. But do you know the history of it? If you're like me, you may have ...

After spotting the long-lost advert the Queen's resident said he was "excited." ...

It’s out with the old and in with the new in Times Square this year as the famous New Year’s Eve ball drop rings in 2026 with a dazzling new ball — the largest in the history of an event that started ...

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 ...

Corrections and clarifications: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the number of times the crystal ball will drop in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. The ball will be relit as the ...