Sydney, Australia

Dozens of fireworks explode right behind the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the famous Opera House. This is the country’s biggest fireworks show, and one of the most spectacular ones worldwide.

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Rotterdam, Netherlands

The New Year’s Eve fireworks light up the entire city right over the Erasmus Bridge.

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Berlin, Germany

Dozens of fireworks explode at once by the Quadriga sculpture right next to Brandenburg Gate during a major party in the Capital.

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New York City, US

Each year hundreds of people gather at the Times Square to take part at the confetti rain, light shows and fireworks.

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Toronto, Canada

Spectators are coming every year to watch the explosion of fireworks right over Toronto’s waterfront. This is one of the most spectacular New Year’s Eve events in the world.

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Edinburgh, Scotland

The city of Edinburgh has an annual 4-day festival that starts right on December 31st .

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Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

Many fireworks explode in different shapes right by the Copacabana Beach while dozens of visitors enjoy the party.

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Egypt

Every year, thousands of people gather at an amazing concert held right by the 4,500-year-old pyramids.

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Hong Kong, China

Plenty of revellers take part in the New Year celebrations at the city’s Time Square.

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Paris, France

Thousands of locals and tourists gather every year at the Champs Elysees to celebrate the New Year.

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Prague, Czech Republic

The New Year’s Eve is celebrated right at the Old Town Square with fireworks and music.

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Moscow, Russia

Fireworks explode right behind the worldwide famous St. Basil Cathedral at the Red Square.

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Isumi, Japan

Many Japanese use to raise their hands by the beach in celebration of the firs sunrise of the new year.

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Singapore

Fireworks light up the whole sky above the city.

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Beijing, China

Locals and tourists from Beijing are celebrating the New Year’s Eve at the Imperial Ancestral Temple of the so-called Forbidden City.

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Yangon, Myanmar

Locals here gather at the Kangawgyi Park to party and enjoy light shows during the New Year’s Eve.

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Jakarta, Indonesia

Dozens of fireworks explode as people gather to watch them and party.

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Manila, Philippines

A rain of confetti fallls over people who joined the party outsiede the Philippine Arena.

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Tokyo, Japan

Revellers are getting ready to release their balloons at midnight right in front of the well-known landmark of Tokyo Tower.

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Orlando, Florida

The Disney’s Magical Kingdom is filled on the New Year’s Eve with people ready to enjoy the light shows and parades.

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Shanghai, China

Tourists are used to holding many signs that are lit up while waiting for the midnight downtown Xintiandi.

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Sydney, Australia

People who want to get a better view at the Sydney Harbour Bridge celebrations can spend the night between the years on the boat.

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Taiwan, China

Every New Year’s Eve, the well-known Taipei 101 Skyscraper is lit up by dozens of fireworks.

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Newcastle, UK

Locals and tourists in Newcastle celebrate the New Year’s Eve with fireplaces and traditional dances.

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Hong Kong, China

Dozens of fireworks are bursting over the Victoria Harbour as part of the New Year celebrations.

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Edinburgh, Scotland

Two revellers are watching the fireworks as the clock strikes midnight.

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Helsinki, Finland

Fireworks light up the night sky downtown as hundreds of people gather to watch them.

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Red Square, Moscow

Fireworks light up the Kremlin’s Spasskaya Tower, St. Basil’s Cathedral and the Red Square.

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Paris, France

The entire Champs Elysee is lit up during the New Year’s Eve while thousands of people are filming the event.

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London, UK

The London’s Eye is lit up by dozens of fireworks as the Big Ben is pictured in the background.

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