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Times Square Ball Drop

At Times Square

Theater District, New York

No bathrooms on site, plan ahead
10+ hours standing in cold, dress warm
Arrive before 11 a.m. for good views

2026 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.

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What are you into?

  • Massive midnight crowds
  • All-day standing required
  • Historic NYC tradition
  • Iconic ball descent
  • Times Square
  • Theater District
  • New York

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