After the crystal ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue.

As the countdown to New Year's Eve in Times Square begins, the iconic ball is preparing for its annual drop, ushering in a new year as the U.S. also looks ahead to celebrating its 250th anniversary.

As crowds get ready to flood Times Square to ring in 2026, the MTA is out with its game plan for getting you to and from the ...

From jumbo shrimp to giant shoes, some cities celebrate the new year with their own unique ball drop centered around the area ...

Backpacks are banned in the viewing areas, as are alcohol, large bags, umbrellas, chairs, picnic blankets, drones, large ...

For ringing in 2026, the Times Square Ball Drop will sparkle with circular Waterford crystals. The public can purchase ...

Since 1907, New Yorkers have marked the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a huge ball in Times Square. Now, a ...

The iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop in New York City is described as the "centerpiece" of the annual countdown ...

The patriotic touches at this year's New Year's Eve Times Square gathering, including a second confetti drop, will offer an ...

Workers in New York are installing newly designed Waterford Crystal pieces—circular panels this year—onto the permanent Times ...

As the clock strikes midnight in Times Square, America will celebrate turning 250. America250, the nonpartisan organization ...

The iconic Times Square ball will turn red, white and blue on New Year’s Eve to kick off a years-long celebration of the ...