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Eight Ball Drops to Celebrate America250 | New York City News
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New York City is turning Independence Day into a nationwide time-zone celebration with eight synchronized ball drops across the U.S., starting at 10 a.m. July 4th in Guam and ending at 7 a.m. July 5th in American Samoa, all timed to midnight in each zone. The main East Coast drop kicks off the spectacle, followed by hourly drops across the country — creating a shared moment of unity organized by America250. While no street-level party this year, a sold-out “block party in the sky” atop One Times Square offers a premium view. The celebration also ties into Giving 4th, a charity drive encouraging donations to nonprofits, blending patriotism with community impact.
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