As the new year is approaching, cities around the world are gearing up for their own New Year’s Eve celebrations, including concerts, nightlife, countdown parties, and New Year delicacies, with fireworks displays being the highlight of the night.
Here are the top ten cities globally, as recommended by CNN, for experiencing the best fireworks displays during New Year’s Eve parties.
Sydney in Australia is one of the international cities that welcome the new year earliest at midnight. A large fireworks show takes place in the Sydney Harbour with the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as a spectacular backdrop.
Another advantage of spending New Year’s Eve in Sydney is the fact that it is early summer there, so you won’t have to endure bone-chilling cold while waiting for the new year to arrive.
In Taipei, celebrating New Year’s Eve offers a visual feast. Taipei 101 features a vibrant vertical fireworks display platform.
Bangkok is also a great place to ring in the new year, and it’s affordable for visitors.
Tourists can enjoy a spectacular fireworks show along the Chao Phraya River at the main shopping and entertainment hub, CONSIAM.
Dubai’s Burj Khalifa is one of the world’s most striking skyscrapers, especially on New Year’s Eve.
As 2024 comes to an end, Burj Khalifa still holds the record for the world’s tallest building at 828 meters (2,716.5 feet), where crowds gather to welcome the new year with a dazzling fireworks display.
Cape Town is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and its New Year’s Eve fireworks are also spectacular.
Like Sydney, Cape Town is just entering summer, making it a great time for outdoor activities.
The citizens of Rome know how to throw a fabulous celebration – they have been doing so for over two thousand years. To catch the fireworks, head to Circus Maximus, an ancient chariot racing and entertainment venue, for a spectacular fireworks display.
New Year’s Eve in Rome also offers an aural feast. The Amore music festival lasts for 14 hours. For those inclined towards classical music, there are concerts by three tenors at the Flaiano Theater.
London’s fireworks display takes place at Westminster, near the London Eye and Big Ben.
If you want to welcome the new year in a warm beach resort with around 3 million people while experiencing the vibrant Brazilian culture, head to Rio de Janeiro.
The main gathering at Copacabana Beach starts before dark on December 31st, traditionally featuring various music performances and fireworks displays.
Manhattan’s Times Square is synonymous with New Year’s Eve celebrations in the United States. Even if you can’t be there in person to witness the iconic countdown of the 10-9-8 crystal ball drop, you can watch it on TV.
Las Vegas dazzles with its bright lights all year round, but it’s even more magnificent on New Year’s Eve.
At midnight on New Year’s Eve, impressive fireworks light up the rooftops of major buildings in the city.