Times Square ball goes red, white and blue for America's 250th birthday
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The 2026 Times Square ball drop will shine in red, white and blue to kick off celebrations for America’s 250th birthday, with a rare second ball drop planned for July 3.
Louis Casiano is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to louis.casiano@fox.com.
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