They did not cancel the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop; it’s still happening, and this year it even has some special twists.

What’s happening with the ball drop?

  • The traditional New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square is going ahead as planned to ring in 2026.
  • The current plan features a patriotic red, white, and blue design to help kick off celebrations for the United States’ 250th birthday in 2026.

Any changes or special details?

  • The ball being used is a large, crystal-covered sphere (over 12 feet in diameter) that continues the long-running Times Square tradition that began in 1907.
  • Organizers are tying the event to a broader semiquincentennial campaign, with extra patriotic touches and related celebration programs around the country.

Extra: Is there another “ball drop”?

  • In addition to New Year’s Eve, plans call for a rare second ball descent around the nation’s 250th birthday (on the eve of July 4), marking the first time the Times Square ball drops on a date other than New Year’s Eve in its 120-year history.

TL;DR: No, they didn’t cancel the ball drop; it’s on, bigger than usual, and even getting an extra patriotic edition tied to America’s 250th.

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