The Times Square ball drop and elaborate firework celebrations across the world may have ushered in the New Year of 2026 but the Year of the Horse on the Chinese calendar is yet to begin. The Chinese ...

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this New Year's Eve weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list. Families can have a ...

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Law enforcement presence was ramped up for New Year's in Sydney. Countries across the globe are beginning to usher in 2026. The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first to ring in the new year, ...

Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora with the Savannah Bananas attend 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2026' in Time's Square on Dec. 31, 2025 in New York City, New York. Kristina ...

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NBC’s A Toast to 2025! returns as a primetime New Year’s Eve special designed to celebrate and reflect on the most memorable, entertaining, and impactful moments of the year just past. Airing 10:30 ...

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 ...

Fireworks light up the sky over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House during New Year's Eve celebrations on January 01, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. ( We take a look at the shared joy and ...

Americans in many parts of the country will begin 2026 amid frosty temperatures, heavy snow or potentially intense rainfall, depending on where they live. Weather forecasts for New Year's Eve and New ...

"Countdown Over ATL" replaces the Peach Drop with synchronized drone and fireworks displays visible across the city. A digital drone peach begins at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday followed by 12 minutes of ...