July's Times Square Ball drop won't be a 'public event.' Here's why.

The Times Square ball drop to celebrate America's 250th birthday will no longer be open to the public. Here's why.
New York Post

Times Square ball drop to celebrate US’ 250th still going forward — but there ‘will be no public event’

A planned Times Square ball drop for America’s 250th birthday is still on — but you’re not invited. The New Year’s Eve-style event will continue as planned at midnight on July 3, organizers said ...