"For the first time in its more than a century-long history, the iconic Times Square New Year's Eve ball will descend twice as part of the festivities ushering in 2026, the Associated Press reported. The familiar midnight lowering of the illuminated "Constellation Ball" will take place as usual on Wednesday marking the start of the new year. The Spokesman-Review reported minutes later, the ball will rise again and be dropped a second time, displaying a special design to kick off nationwide celebrations of the U.S.' 250th anniversary."
"Organizers with the America250 commission and the Times Square Alliance said the post-midnight moment, complete with patriotic confetti and themed visuals, is meant to broaden the celebration beyond the traditional New Year's countdown and spotlight the semiquincentennial year, AP said. According to NBC New York, officials hope the double drop will unite millions of viewers across the country. The first ball was lowered to welcome the new year in 1907."
The Times Square New Year's Eve ball will descend twice during the 2026 festivities. The first lowering will occur at midnight as usual, and minutes later the ball will rise and be dropped a second time featuring a special design to mark the U.S. 250th anniversary. The post-midnight moment will include patriotic confetti and themed visuals orchestrated by the America250 commission and the Times Square Alliance to broaden celebrations beyond the countdown and spotlight the semiquincentennial year. Officials hope the double drop will unite millions of viewers nationwide. The first ball lowering took place in 1907.
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