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 ...

One of the most iconic markers of the new year in the U.S. is the famed New York City ball drop in Times Square. But did you know that other states have their own, unique New Year’s Eve “drops”? Two ...

Here's a look at our video from the Beach Ball Drop in Panama City Beach, as the crowd counted down to the start of 2026: Here's a look at the fireworks: Earlier in the evening, the early crowd ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – For the 18th year, Panama City Beach’s most thrilling New Year’s Eve event is back to kick off 2026. The iconic Beach Ball Drop is a longtime Bay County tradition and ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - About 15,000 beach balls fell from the sky at Aaron Bessant Park as Panama City Beach welcomed the new year with its annual New Year’s Eve celebration. The 8 p.m. beach ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH — The Panama City Beach Ball Drop did not disappoint. Many people gathered to celebrate the new year at the beach, with some returning and some attending for the first time. ”It’s ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It's been quite a year, and if you're as ready to bid goodbye to 2025 as we are, you might want to think ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the most iconic markers of the new year in the U.S. is the famed New York City ball drop in Times Square. But did you know ...