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12/12/2016
21 Incredible Cities Around The World to Spend New Year’s Eve
BY K.C. DERMODY 158.1K+
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Around the world, people celebrate the coming of the New Year in similar ways, typically with a spectacular display of fireworks, street parties, music and dancing, and lots of fabulous food and drinks. Yet each destination has its own unique twist as well as a distinctive setting. From New York City’s Time Square to the ultimate dance party in the land Down Under, you’re sure to find one that’s right for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration.
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Paris
Paris, France (Hotel Prices & Photos)
It doesn’t get much more romantic than watching the amazing light show and fireworks display at the iconic Eiffel tower in Paris – or taking one of the New Year’s Eve boat cruises along the Seine if you’d like a more intimate venue and a little privacy. No matter what your idea of a perfect New Year’s Eve celebration, you’ll find the streets of the City of Light truly comes alive with thousands of people celebrating with plenty of champagne and dancing the night away. In addition to the big show, smaller fireworks can be legally bought and sold in Paris, which means an abundance of color and sound all night long.
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London
London, England (Hotel Prices & Photos)
London’s big celebration includes an elaborate light show accompanied by the chimes of Big Ben with more than 250,000 visitors crowding along the banks of the River Thames, along with a host of parties and clubs to choose from. The city’s three-hour extravaganza also features some 10,000 performers along with a massive group sing-along to “Auld Lang Syne.” The party continues throughout the night as well as activities on January 1 that includes a lengthy parade complete with marching bands, colorful floats, costumed dancers and a procession of the Queen’s horses. The best spots on land to view the festivities are along the Victoria Embankment, Waterloo or Westminster bridges – on water, enjoy a Thames dinner cruise.
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Sydney
Sydney, Australia (Hotel Prices & Photos)
Sydney is one of the first capital cities in the world to greet the New Year, so not surprisingly, you’ll find plenty of ways to celebrate here. At Sydney Harbour, you can join boats filled with revelers to watch the fireworks extravaganza overhead at midnight. Or, book one of the many waterfront restaurants by the Sydney Harbour Bridge for a front row seat of the brilliant light display. You can also expect to see indigenous smoking ceremonies, aerial flyovers, mini-light shows and a lighted boat parade. A massive dance party is held at Bondi Beach as well.
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NYC
New York City, New York (Hotel Prices & Photos)
For more than a century now, a massive glittering ball has been lowered into Times Square on New Year’s Eve. At 11:59 p.m. on December 31, the geodesic sphere begins its 70-foot drop, before confetti is released into the city sky among one of the biggest parties on the planet. More than a million people typically arrive for this world famous party that features big music acts as well as a wishing wall where you can write down your resolutions for the coming year.
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Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia (Hotel Prices & Photos)
The city of Melbourne in Australia attracts over half a million people with its exciting New Year’s Eve celebration. It features two official fireworks display, including an event to kick off the festivities of the evening in Yarra Park. At midnight, the stunning light show showers the entire city with color as rockets are launched from rooftops around the central area as well as Victoria Harbour. In between, stages around the city host all types of live acts from indigenous folk musicians and Brazilian samba dancers at Federation Square to street performers and cel
12/12/2016
21 Incredible Cities Around The World to Spend New Year’s Eve
BY K.C. DERMODY 158.1K+
Follow Trips To Discover on Facebook!
Around the world, people celebrate the coming of the New Year in similar ways, typically with a spectacular display of fireworks, street parties, music and dancing, and lots of fabulous food and drinks. Yet each destination has its own unique twist as well as a distinctive setting. From New York City’s Time Square to the ultimate dance party in the land Down Under, you’re sure to find one that’s right for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration.
SPONSORED
y.caradec
Paris
Paris, France (Hotel Prices & Photos)
It doesn’t get much more romantic than watching the amazing light show and fireworks display at the iconic Eiffel tower in Paris – or taking one of the New Year’s Eve boat cruises along the Seine if you’d like a more intimate venue and a little privacy. No matter what your idea of a perfect New Year’s Eve celebration, you’ll find the streets of the City of Light truly comes alive with thousands of people celebrating with plenty of champagne and dancing the night away. In addition to the big show, smaller fireworks can be legally bought and sold in Paris, which means an abundance of color and sound all night long.
Flight Prices
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London
London, England (Hotel Prices & Photos)
London’s big celebration includes an elaborate light show accompanied by the chimes of Big Ben with more than 250,000 visitors crowding along the banks of the River Thames, along with a host of parties and clubs to choose from. The city’s three-hour extravaganza also features some 10,000 performers along with a massive group sing-along to “Auld Lang Syne.” The party continues throughout the night as well as activities on January 1 that includes a lengthy parade complete with marching bands, colorful floats, costumed dancers and a procession of the Queen’s horses. The best spots on land to view the festivities are along the Victoria Embankment, Waterloo or Westminster bridges – on water, enjoy a Thames dinner cruise.
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Sydney
Sydney, Australia (Hotel Prices & Photos)
Sydney is one of the first capital cities in the world to greet the New Year, so not surprisingly, you’ll find plenty of ways to celebrate here. At Sydney Harbour, you can join boats filled with revelers to watch the fireworks extravaganza overhead at midnight. Or, book one of the many waterfront restaurants by the Sydney Harbour Bridge for a front row seat of the brilliant light display. You can also expect to see indigenous smoking ceremonies, aerial flyovers, mini-light shows and a lighted boat parade. A massive dance party is held at Bondi Beach as well.
Flight Prices
Hotel Prices
Anthony Quintano
NYC
New York City, New York (Hotel Prices & Photos)
For more than a century now, a massive glittering ball has been lowered into Times Square on New Year’s Eve. At 11:59 p.m. on December 31, the geodesic sphere begins its 70-foot drop, before confetti is released into the city sky among one of the biggest parties on the planet. More than a million people typically arrive for this world famous party that features big music acts as well as a wishing wall where you can write down your resolutions for the coming year.
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Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia (Hotel Prices & Photos)
The city of Melbourne in Australia attracts over half a million people with its exciting New Year’s Eve celebration. It features two official fireworks display, including an event to kick off the festivities of the evening in Yarra Park. At midnight, the stunning light show showers the entire city with color as rockets are launched from rooftops around the central area as well as Victoria Harbour. In between, stages around the city host all types of live acts from indigenous folk musicians and Brazilian samba dancers at Federation Square to street performers and cel
