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Times Square Ball Drop Rings in America's 250th Birthday
America250 said the rolling countdown will unite all U.S. time zones and territories, with the live special hosted by Jim Gaffigan and performances by Mary J. Blige, Brad Paisley and NE-YO.
- On Friday, the iconic Times Square Ball began a series of eight descents to mark the United States' 250th anniversary, the first time the landmark has dropped outside of New Year's Eve.
- Organizers designed the rolling sequence to create a nearly 24-hour celebration, with the ball dropping to signify midnight across every U.S. time zone and inhabited territory from Guam to American Samoa.
- Hosted by comedian Jim Gaffigan, the Giving 4th Broadcast Benefit Show serves as the event's centerpiece, encouraging Americans to donate to local nonprofits experiencing a 'summer slump'.
- Unlike the traditional New Year's Eve event, this activation is a 'limited, ticketed in-person experience,' though viewers can stream the festivities online via the FOX LOCAL app or America250.org.
- As extreme heat warnings affect large areas of the Midwest and East Coast, officials issued safety advisories for holiday programming, and the Capitol Fourth concert faces potential cancellation.
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America's 250: Guam ball drop held in Times Square to mark birthday
Crowds have gathered in Times Square to ring in America's 250th birthday with its famed ball drop. For the first time, the sparkling centerpiece will shine in red, white and blue and drop at midnight in every U.S. time zone to mark the United States’ 250th birthday. NBC News' Joe Fryer reports on the first ball drop of eight representing Guam.
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Times Square Ball to drop on July 4 for first time in history during America 250 celebration
Throughout the day, the ball will drop a total of eight times, marking midnight across every U.S. time zone and inhabited territory as Independence Day begins around the country.
·New York, United States
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