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Themed Night
Themed Night2026 brings something never done before: a second ball drop at 12:04 a.m. The brand-new Constellation Ball descends again in red, white, and blue confetti to celebrate America's 250th birthday, with Ray Charles' America the Beautiful backing a pyrotechnic show.
Massive midnight crowds
All-day standing required
Historic NYC tradition
Iconic ball descent
Tips
🚽no bathrooms on site, plan ahead
🧥10+ hours standing in cold, dress warm
⏰arrive before 11 a.m. for good views
Friday, January 1
Times Square Ball Drop
January 1 at 12am
Theater District
Themed NightThemed Night2026 brings something never done before: a second ball drop at 12:04 a.m. The brand-new Constellation Ball descends again in red, white, and blue confetti to celebrate America's 250th birthday, with Ray Charles' America the Beautiful backing a pyrotechnic show.
Massive midnight crowds
All-day standing required
Historic NYC tradition
Iconic ball descent
Tips
🚽no bathrooms on site, plan ahead
🧥10+ hours standing in cold, dress warm
⏰arrive before 11 a.m. for good views
Friday, January 1
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