New Year's Ball Drop History

New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square

Tonight’s Ball Drop Is a Celebration of Both the New Year and Times History

The New York Times started the tradition in 1907, and this year’s ball drop will be a reminder that The Times played a role in making New Year’s Eve what it is.

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The history of the New Year's Eve ball drop

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Times Square has a dazzling new ball for the New Year’s Eve drop — and it’s the biggest yet

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Watch: Times Square Ball Drop Rings In 2026 In New York City

The world welcomed 2026 at 12 am on January 1.

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Times Square’s New Year ball to drop twice this year — See the surprising twist as 2025 ends

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How to Stream the 2026 New Year's Eve Ball Drop: What to Know About Watching the Times Square Event for Free

The New Year's ball will drop twice in 2026. Here's why

The decorated Times Square Ball will also drop again on July 3, 2026, the eve of the nation’s birthday. This will mark the first time in history that the Ball drops outside of New Year’s Eve.

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The Times Square New Year’s Eve ball will drop twice this year. Here’s why

After the ball drops on New Year's Eve, it will drop a second time to kick off celebrations for America's 250th birthday.

Your Front-Row Seat to the Ball Drop! How to Watch 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2026'

Before the iconic ball drops in Times Square, here's how to watch Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve2026. The New Year’s Eve celebration, produced by Dick Clark Productions, will air on Wednesday, December 31 (New Year's Eve). Catch the performances and watch the ball drop live on ABC.