TIMES SQUARE, Manhattan (WABC) — New York City will usher in America’s 250th birthday this summer in a big way.<\/p>\n
For the first time ever, the Times Square ball will drop not once, but eight times, marking midnight in every U.S. time zone.<\/p>\n
New information was released this week by America250 and One Times Square<\/a> about the nearly 24-hour celebration planned for the Fourth of July weekend.<\/p>\n The first drop, at 10 a.m. eastern time on July 3, will be for the time zone covering Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.<\/p>\n It will build up to a signature New York City countdown at 11:59 p.m. before continuing west through the various time zones.<\/p>\n The final drop will be at 7 a.m. the next day for American Samoa.<\/p>\n Each time zone will get its own special ball design.<\/p>\n “This is more than a countdown. It’s a moment that brings the entire country together, one time zone at a time,” said Rosie Rios, Chair of America250. “From Guam to New York to Alaska to American Samoa we are creating a shared experience where every American can see themselves in this celebration and be part of something bigger than any one city or moment.”<\/p>\n There will also be special moments and musical performances across Puerto Rico and the continental U.S. building up to the New York City countdown.<\/p>\n ———-<\/p>\n * Get Eyewitness News Delivered<\/a> <\/p>\n * More Manhattan news<\/a><\/p>\n * Send us a news tip<\/a><\/p>\n * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts on the go<\/a> <\/p>\n * Download our connected TV app<\/a> <\/p>\n
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