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UPDATED Jul 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Jul 1, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
New York marks US 250th birthday with midnight ball drop
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New York celebrated America’s 250th birthday with a midnight ball drop and a tall ships parade.
WHO: New York
WHAT: A midnight ball drop and tall ships parade marked the US 250th birthday celebration.
WHEN: Jul 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM ET
WHERE: New York
WHY: To celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
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