After the crystal ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue to usher in 2026 and kick off months of celebrations for the nation’s upcoming ...

It's almost 2026, and thousands of people have flocked to Times Square in New York City to watch the annual ball drop to ring in the New Year. Read on to see a livestream from USA TODAY of New Year's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thousands of people in Times Square erupted in celebration as New York City entered the new year on January 1. Video posted by the ...

As an estimated 1 million people filled New York City's Times Square on New Year's Eve, there are plenty of other ways to watch the festivities and ball drop ushering in 2026. Here's how to stream ...

TIMES SQUARE, Manhattan (WPIX/NEXSTAR) – Spectators are expected to pack Times Square on New Year’s Eve to watch the ball drop at midnight. But if they stick around for a few more minutes, the can ...

NEW YORK CITY -- Thousands of people have gathered in Times Square for the dropping of the New Year's Eve ball at midnight to ring in 2026! Some camera shots during the live stream from Countdown ...

The New Year’s Eve celebration drew spectators from around the world to New York City, despite cold and blustery weather. By Liam Stack Big crowds braved the cold on Wednesday for one of New York City ...

FILE - The 7-foot tall "2026" numerals are displayed at an illumination ceremony in Times Square, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Gray, File ...

TikTok users are revealing the messy reality of Times Square’s New Year’s Eve ball drop — from freezing crowds to long waits and no bathrooms Jordan Greene is Society and Culture writer-reporter at ...

Times Square will host two ball drops for the first time, with a second celebration just after midnight on Jan. 1, 2026. The additional ball drop honors the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary and is ...