New Year’s Eve is just around the bend — how do you want to celebrate the holiday this year? Cities around the world light up with giant displays of fireworks, lights, ball drops, Champagne fountains and more on this dazzling night. If you’ve caught the travel bug this holiday season, check out some of the best destinations around the globe to count down the seconds and kiss 2017 goodbye.
New York City on NYE is a no brainer as the most popular and widely televised event in the world. Celebrate the classic New Year’s tradition by gathering in Times Square and watching the ball drop with live entertainment and more.
Running a little late to the New Year’s party? Celebrate the Chinese New Year in February with a 15-day celebration in Hong Kong. Enjoy colorful floats, parades, fireworks and more in the colorful and festive city. Festivities start Feb. 16, 2018.
Looking for somewhere warm and spicy to ring in the New Year? Dress in white and join the Brazilians in Rio de Janeiro on Copacabana Beach for fireworks and lively parties. The best part? Gathering on the beach for the festivities is free.
Gather along one of the many venues on Sydney Harbour (both ticketed and free) to watch a dazzling fireworks display Down Under. The fun-packed schedule includes an aerial pre-show, a ceremony respecting the history and culture of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, a light parade and a fireworks finale.
Scotland shows the world how to party with three days of festivities. Join thousands from around the globe for a fire-lit torch march, live music, river jumps, street parties, fireworks and more.
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