New Year's Eve 2026 Numbers Installed in Times Square for America 250 Celebration

Times Square New Year's Eve Numbers

• 📍 The 7-foot-tall 2026 numerals are now perched in Times Square, ready for their first illumination.
• 💡 The numbers will be turned on for the first time today at 11 AM, utilizing 594 LED lights.
• ✨ For the first time, the numerals will be capable of displaying various colors and patterns, coordinating with the New Year's Eve ball.

New Year's Eve Ball and Celebrations

• 🔮 This year features a brand new design for the iconic crystal ball.
• 🕛 The ball will drop not only at midnight on New Year's Eve but also at 2:04 a.m. on January 1st.
• 🇺🇸 This second drop will commemorate the United States' 250th birthday, marking the start of a year-long celebration.
• 🎉 Following the early morning drop, 2,000 lbs of confetti will be released.

America 250 Celebration

• 🗓️ An additional ball drop is scheduled for July 3rd, a unique event not tied to New Year's Eve.
• 🌟 This marks the first ball drop since the tradition began in 1907 that will occur outside of New Year's Eve.
• 🥳 Times Square is expected to be exceptionally lively throughout the year due to the America 250 celebration.