4 h. ago Roses in the rain? New Year's Day parade in Pasadena gets wet forecast. Bundle up for NYC ball drop

For the first time in 20 years, rain is expected to intrude on the Rose Parade in Southern California

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7 h. ago From bologna to a pickle – here are the most bizarre New Year’s Eve drops in the US

The widespread tradition traces its origins back to 1907, when a 1.5-metre diameter ball first descended in Times Square

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7 h. ago Here’s how much it costs to watch New York City’s NYE ball drop like a VIP

‘If you have a ticket to [a] New York party on New Year's Eve, you have guaranteed predictability or at least as close as you can get to predictable in NYC,’ one expert said

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7 h. ago Americans face New Year’s Eve travel chaos and ‘whiteout’ conditions as winter storms bring more snow and rain

Two more storms were forecast later this week, with rain on New Year’s Day potentially soaking the Rose Parade in Pasadena for the first time in about two decades

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4 d. ago Iconic New Year’s Eve ball to make history in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary

There will be a second ball drop in Times Square in July

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4 d. ago Times Square to feature patriotic ball drop for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday

The New Year's Eve ball drop in New York City will sparkle in red, white, and blue to kick off celebrations for the U.S.'s 250th birthday in 2026

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2 w. ago Atlanta has ditched its famed ‘peach’ ball drop for New Year’s Eve for a new event

The Peach Drop at Underground Atlanta typically drew about 100,000 attendees

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2 w. ago Diana Ross to headline Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in Times Square

The first Ball Lowering celebration occurred in 1907

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