All around the world people are celebrating the New Years. In many cities, the celebrations usually include fireworks, parades, parties and other festivities. Whether you are letting loose and enjoying the fireworks, parting at a friend’s house, dancing your heart out at a club, or quietly ringing in the New Year with friends and family…most likely, people all over the globe are doing the same thing! Here is a list of some of the best New Years Eve events around the world: 

1. NEW YORK CITY'S annual Times Square celebration

The famous ball drop atop One Times Square has been a tradition dating back to 1906. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people descend upon Times Square to experience this free event. For a list of New Years Eve parties in New York City, check out newyearsevecentral.com

2. Fireworks from the  LONDON Eye

Since 2003, London has celebrated New Year's Eve with amazing fireworks, organized by the Mayor of London and renowned pyrotechnician Christophe Berthonneau. Launched from the 442ft London Eye, the spectacular ten-minute fireworks show promises to be one of the best fireworks displays in Europe projecting beautiful colors and lights across the capital in celebration of the New Year. For a list of New Years Eve parties in London, check out viewlondon.co.uk.

3. Picnic at the Champs Elysées in PARIS:

The Champs Elysées is the top choice for a New Years Eve celebration in Paris. From many places on the Champs-Elysees, you can get a good view of the Eiffel Tower, which sparkles with light and fireworks at the stroke of midnight.  



4. On the beach in RIO DE JANEIRO:

New Year's Eve in Rio, or Reveillon, is one of the biggest events of the year. The main party takes place along Copacabana beach, expect to party with two million people and enjoy an eclectic mix of fireworks, samba and bands that celebrate African, Christian and indigenous traditions.

 


5. Tolling of the bell in MOSCOW:

New Year's Eve, or Noivy God as it is in Russian,  is celebrated by gathering in the Red Square to await the tolling of the Saviour clocktower, As New Year arrives, people take to the streets and go calling on friends and neighbours, celebrating until dawn arrives.

6. Dance the night away in CAPE TOWN:

Cape Town hosts one of the country's biggest bashes with fireworks, music, dancing and more at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront Complex, a restored historic fishing terminal with chic restaurants and bars.

 


7. Light Parade and Midnight Fireworks in SYDNEY:

Sydney offers a Harbour of Light Parade, where 55 vessels will make their way around a 15km circuit on Sydney Harbour.  At midnight Sydney bursts the night sky open with kaleidoscopic colour and shapes. This spectacular show takes place in the world’s best open theatre - fireworks firing from six barges on Sydney Harbour, seven skyscraper rooftops and across the iconic arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Visit cityofsydney for more information.

8. Raise the Red Lantern in SHANGHAI

The Chinese New Year Festival in Shanghai is celebrated usually on the first day of the year of the lunar calendar. The festival is usually celebrated in late January or February.  On the Traditional Chinese New Year Calendar of Events the Lantern Festival or Yuanxiao, falls on the final, or fifteenth day.