Times Square New Year's Eve 2026: Ball Drop & America 250 Celebration

Times Square Ball Drop and Numerals

• 💡 The 7-foot tall "2026" numerals were officially installed at One Times Square, illuminated in red, white, and blue.
• 🚀 This installation marks a partnership between Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration and the nonprofit America 250.
• ❄️ Despite the cold 26-degree weather, the excitement of the event kept spirits high.

America 250 Semiquincentennial Celebration

• 🇺🇸 Next year signifies the 250th anniversary of America, with formal celebrations kicking off in Times Square.
• 🤝 A new partnership was announced between the organizers of Times Square's New Year's Eve and America 250, the bipartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the semiquincentennial celebrations.
• 📜 This year marks the 250th year since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

New Year's Eve Festivities

• 🎊 Attendees in Times Square can expect the traditional New Year's Eve ball drop and special celebratory events.
• 🥳 Following the ball drop, approximately at 2:04 AM EST, there will be a significant confetti drop, with thousands of pounds of confetti being released.
• 🔵 The confetti will be white and blue, officially welcoming the semiquincentennial year.