Everything to know about New Year's Eve in Times Square, New York City
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Key Points:
- The iconic Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop, a tradition since 1907, will feature the largest ball yet—the 12-foot, 12,000-pound Constellation Ball—with programmable LED numerals and over a ton of biodegradable confetti containing personal wishes from around the world.
- This year marks the launch of America Gives, a national volunteer initiative aiming to make 2026 the largest year of volunteer hours, and a historic second celebration at 12:04 a.m. will relight the ball with a special America250 design to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
- The event is free and open to the public with designated viewing areas and strict security measures, including prohibited items and street closures; attendees
