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New York City

New Year’s Eve in New York City has an atmosphere that few other cities can

rival. Most famous, of course, is the annual gathering of a million people in Times

Square.

Berlin City

We’ve scoured the world for the best annual celebrations, from the beaches of

Rio de Janeiro to Berlin’s Braden berg Gate

EdinburghAt midnight, 4.5 tons of fireworks explode over Edinburgh Castle while the streets

ring out with revelers singing “Auld Lang Sync.” New Year’s Day brings

competitive dog sledding across Holy rood Park; brave souls jumping into the ice-

cold waters of the River Forth

Hong-KongThe events kick off in Hong Kong’s Times Square shopping mall, where a replica

ball drop takes place in homage to New York City’s famous festivities. Victoria

Harbor is the center of the evening activity, though, so savvy locals party on

boats, rooftop terraces, or at the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Tsa Shui for the best

views of the dazzling lightshow.

LondonLondoners ring in the New Year as only they can, to the chiming of Big Ben at

midnight. More than 250,000 people crowd the banks of the Thames and its

numerous bridges to see the spectacular ten-minute lightshow and fireworks

display, with the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament

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This Hawaiian island offers a variety of New Year’s Eve activities in a gorgeous

setting. In downtown Honolulu, the Aloha Tower New Year’s Eve party begins at 7

pm and goes until 2 am, featuring live music, dancing, and fireworks

sydney-australia

At midnight, 4.5 tons of fireworks explode over Edinburgh Castle while the streets

ring out with revelers singing “Auld Lang Sync.” New Year’s Day brings

competitive dog sledding across Holy rood Park; brave souls jumping into the ice-

cold waters of the River Forth

ReykjavikWith its world-class nightlife scene, Miami is a no-brainer for New Year’s

celebrations, and the city offers celebrations both free and VIP, and everything in

between. (That’s not to mention the average temperature of 75 degrees.) The

festivities in downtown’s Bay front Park start at 8 pm and include dancing and

fireworks at midnight; in South Beach.

PARISNew Year’s celebrations span three days in this vibrant South African city. On

New Year’s Eve, the Victoria & Albert Waterfront hosts a concert and midnight

fireworks display (smart revelers picnic and party on Table Mountain for

unobstructed views of the fireworks), and the Victoria Falls New Year’s Carnival

includes a carnival-themed train and live music.

sydney-australia

This bustling metropolis’s locals and expats come together for New Year’s Eve

festivities, the centerpiece of which is a massive gathering in Central World

Square. The crowd numbers hundreds of thousands, and entertainment includes

a spectacular light show, live concert, and video screens