Chicago Tribune

Children have a ball despite Grayslake parade cancellation; ‘We still got to come out and have some fun’

Heavy rains forced the last-minute cancellation of Saturday’s Grayslake Summerfest parade, but some in attendance still managed to have a ball, or two. At the corner of Whitney Street and Center ...
WJHG

Pier Park Beach Ball drop ringing in the New Year

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It’s time to say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026 in Panama City Beach. The kids’ beach ball drop featuring 15,000 beach balls and fireworks begins at 8 p.m. at Aaron ...
The News Herald

Panama City Beach Ball Drop is one of nation's best. Where do we rank?

Panama City Beach's New Year's Eve Beach Ball Drop ranked No. 8 in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The event features two separate beach ball drops, one at 8 p.m. for families and the ...
WJHG

NYE Beach Ball Drop preview

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The best of both worlds in Panama City Beach. Not only do we have all kinds on fun in the sun on our beautiful beaches, stick around for welcoming festivities ...
The Clarion-Ledger

Want to see a ball drop in Mississippi on New Year's Eve? Parties planned throughout state

If you want to ring in 2025 with friends and family, there are several options arounds Mississippi where you can see the ball drop — or a catfish, anchor or crappie. If you want New Year's Eve fun ...