What to do in DC; how to get into America250 NYE event

America will turn 250 in 2026, and the NYE Washington Monument lighting is a keystone event. Your only option is to see it in person, however.

Projections to light up Washington Monument as New Year's fireworks spark

If you’re looking for something different and free for New Year’s Eve, how about fireworks at the Washington Monument? In ...

Heading out for Columbia’s New Year’s fireworks? How to navigate, where to park.

Columbia has several city-owned parking garages downtown with a mix of reserved and visitor parking spaces. There are plenty of events being held in or around downtown on New Year’s Eve before the ...

Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off U.S.' 250th birthday

The patriotic touches at this year’s Times Square gathering will offer an early glimpse of what’s ahead: a second ball drop ...

The Times Square New Year’s Eve ball will drop twice this year. Here’s why

After the ball drops on New Year's Eve, it will drop a second time to kick off celebrations for America's 250th birthday.
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City of Columbia to host Capital City Fireworks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is hosting its annual Capital City Fireworks display to celebrate the new year. On Wednesday, Dec. 31, you can ring in 2026 downtown with a fireworks ...