New Year's Eve in London

Londoners 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 (also known as the Palace of Westminster), and the Shard among highlights of the urban scenery. The fun doesn’t end there, though: There are many after-parties, and on New Year’s Day the streets of central London see a parade that features colorful floats, marching bands, costumed dancers, and a procession of the Queen’s horses.

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New Year's Eve in New York City

It may not be for everyone, but there’s no denying that 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 to see famous musicians and the ball drop, in which a 12-foot-wide crystal ball weighing nearly 12,000 pounds descends atop One Times Square. For a slightly less chaotic experience, book a reservation at one of the bars or restaurants overlooking Times Square. And for something completely different, consider a nighttime boat ride on New York Harbor, which offers the best views of the midnight fireworks display on Liberty Island.

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New Year's Eve in Paris

The City of Light lives up to its nickname on New Year’s Eve, when the Eiffel Tower becomes the site of a spectacular lightshow and fireworks display. Nearby, Parisians ring in the Nouvelle Année on the Champs-Élysées, which hosts a massive street party, where they pop bottles of (what else?) Champagne and exchange cheek kisses and papillotes, chocolates wrapped in sparkly paper that crackles like a firecracker when opened. For an alternate area that’s less crowded, Montmarte offers equally good views of the fireworks, or you can book a dinner cruise aboard a bateau-mouche on the Seine.

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New Year's Eve in Las Vegas

More than 300,000 revelers descend on this party capital for the big night, when the Las Vegas Strip becomes car-free and transforms into a giant street party with live bands, pyrotechnic displays, and laser shows. The city also hosts a mind-boggling number of concerts, shows, and parties in clubs, hotels, and casinos, meaning there’s no shortage of evening entertainment options. Come midnight, fireworks are launched from seven rooftops along the Strip, so chances are you’ll see them whether you’re on the street or in an over-the-top hotel suite.

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New Year's Eve in New Orleans

It may not be Mardi Gras, but New Year’s Eve in New Orleans is just as memorable. The main event is a thrilling 15-minute fireworks show on the Mississippi River, along with the Fleur de Lis drop, where “Baby New Year” is dropped from the roof of the Jax Brewery in Jackson Square. Of course the night doesn’t end there, as visitors and locals flock to Bourbon Street and the Latin Quarter, where music booms from bars and nightclubs, and the streets remain bustling until the wee hours.

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New Year's Eve in Dubai

The most spectacular 2016 New Year’s Eve parties are ones organized in Dubai UAE. Their extravagant arrangements are capable of accommodating and hosting millions of visitors every year. The dazzle, the NYE fireworks, the performances of the superstars bring such an unparalleled dimension to these parties that is unimaginable by any other host countries. The parties arranged in Dubai stand out from the rest of the parties in the world in terms of their grandeur and celebration. Dubai has so much to offer you that you will be compelled come here year after year to experience and enjoy all the parties of New Year’s Eve in Dubai. Some of the most famous New Year’s Eve extravaganzas that are organized in Dubai are: Downtown Dubai NYE celebrations, Meydan New Year's Eve celebration, Dubai NYE Dinner Cruises, Nasimi Beach Party and Parties in Jumeirah Emirates Towers..

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New Year's Eve in Chicago

Whether you're looking for a fireworks cruise, New Year's Eve parties in Chicago or just New Year's Eve dinner ideas, our list of fun things to do for New Year's Eve is sure to give you a great place to start. When it comes to New Year's celebrations, Navy Pier is the epicenter of all things spectacular. Enjoy all the entertainment, rides and attractions at this family friendly destination, and at midnight, watch a kaleidoscope of colorful fireworks, perfectly synchronized to inspiring music over Lake Michigan. Go big or go home! For the flashiest, most extravagent New Year's Eve parties in Chicago, head to the hotels.

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New Year's Eve in Sydney

Sydney has two claims to fame for its New Year’s Eve celebrations: first, because of its location, it’s the first major city where the clock strikes midnight; second, Sydney puts on the largest fireworks display in the world, with one at 9 pm and another at midnight, with the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House making for a striking setting. More than a million people attend the waterfront show, which also includes an air and water show featuring aerial acrobatics, an Aboriginal smoking ceremony that is said to cleanse bad spirits, and the Harbour of Light Parade, a flotilla of more than 50 illuminated boats in the harbor.

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New Year's Eve in Amsterdam

Impromptu street parties are easy to find in the Dutch capital on New Year’s Eve, but there are organized parties in just about every large public space, including Rembrandtplein, Nieuwmarkt, Museumplein and Dam Square. There are fireworks displays in multiple locations, best viewed from the city’s bridges; after those are over, revelers head out to the clubs for drinks, live music, and dancing until the sun comes up.

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New Year's Eve in Los Angeles

If you're still looking for some place to party in Los Angeles for New Year's Eve, we've got you covered. There are dance parties where you can let your hair down, all-night concerts, block parties, carnaval and Great Gatsby-themed soirees, and even a bash on a boat. Not all NYE parties have to cost an arm and a leg. Actually, downtown L.A.'s Grand Park throws a pretty epic bash every year—and it's free. Over in downtown Long Beach, they're ringing in the new year with a block party and concert. This place goes for the clubbers, the partygoers, and for those who like to experience the pumping and thumping even before the clock strikes twelve. Yes, you can already see the wide array of lights moving along with the pulsating beats of the music in different party venues all over the metro. It even comes with themes that you can find quite strange and inviting at the same time.

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New Year's Eve in Berlin

The German capital has a reputation for being a party city year-round, so you can imagine what New Year’s Eve (known as "Silvester") is like here. The centerpiece of the celebration is “Party Mile,” a two-kilometer stretch of bars, international food stalls, laser shows, video screens, party tents, music stages, and more between Brandenburg Gate and Victory Column. After the fireworks show at midnight, the crowds head to the city’s many dance floors, where they stay out until dawn or later. To somewhat counteract the debauchery, locals partake in the Berlin Silversterlauf (a “pancake race” in which runner flip flapjacks as they head toward the finish line) during the day, or participate in the annual, free four-kilometer New Year’s Run the next day.

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New Year's Eve in Miami

With 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 Bayfront Park start at 8 pm and include dancing and fireworks at midnight; in South Beach, Lummus Park on Ocean Drive hosts a party from 9 pm to 2 am, which also includes live music and fireworks. For party people, Miami’s glitzy hotels host exclusive events with big-name acts, open bars, and private fireworks displays to boot.

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New Year's Eve in Toronto

Spectators can watch the fireworks explode over Toronto’s waterfront, one of the best New Year’s Eve celebrations in the world. The focus of the Toronto New Year's Eve 2016 celebrations is the central Nathan Phillips Square, a large plaza centrally located in front of Toronto's City, and usually the focal point for any big events in the city. If you’re up for some serious partying, this years 2016 New Years Eve Club Crawl party, that starts off by hitting 4 of the city’s hottest nightlife venues in the downtown area, is sure to please. Toronto’s legendary Madison Ave Pub, which is also internationally famous, is the place to be if you take partying seriously and expect the best when it comes to venues. Considered one of the world’s top party bars, the Madison Ave Pub boasts an impressive sports lounge, 6 British themed pubs (all under one roof), a total of 12 bars, 5 that are on patios, music, DJ’s and much more.

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New Year's Eve in Edinburgh

Hogmanay translates to “last day of the year,” but the annual festivities in Edinburgh actually last three days. Things kick off on December 30 with a torchlight procession through the city that culminates in a fireworks finale, while New Year’s Eve is all about massive street parties and outdoor concerts, including a massive, open-air Kelidh (traditional Celtic party). At midnight, 4.5 tons of fireworks explode over Edinburgh Castle while the streets ring out with revelers singing “Auld Lang Syne.” New Year’s Day brings competitive dog sledding across Holyrood Park; brave souls jumping into the ice-cold waters of the River Forth at the conclusion of the Loony Dook parade (a charity event); and Scot:Lands, a multivenue music and arts festival.

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New Year's Eve in Singapore

When you party in Singapore for New Year’s Eve 2016 you have a lot of options and things you can do. Singapore has plenty of NYE parties and celebrations just like other places in the world such as New York or Sydney. Fireworks/celebrations/party or to-do-list when NYE in Singapore are Marina Bay Countdown, Siloso Beach Party, Brand New Day, Clarke Quay NYE, Sky Party Countdown, Supernova Countdown etc. The best place in Singapore for NYE are Siloso Beach, Marina Bay Area, Clarke Quay, Singapore Flyer, Labrador Park etc.

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New Year's Eve in Tokyo

Japan celebrates New Year the way Westerners do Christmas: at home. In the run-up to December 31, many Tokyo residents leave the capital to return to their families, where tradition dictates that they spend the evening watching NHK's Kohaku, a marathon TV show in which J-pop stars reprise the year's most nauseating hit singles. If you're wanting to hit the town, there's still plenty to do, and it's the one day of the year when the public transport keeps running all night long. The best place to be for the countdown itself is probably at Shibuya crossing, which turns into a writhing mass of humanity at midnight. Afterwards, you could head to a local club like Womb or Sound Museum Vision, or else go and join the queues at Meiji Shrine for the all-important ritual of hatsumode, the first shrine visit of the year.

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New Year's Eve in Vienna

This atmospheric city is famous for its New Year’s Eve Grand Ball, hosted at Hofburg Palace, but there’s more on offer than just throwback elegance. Vienna’s famous Christmas markets transform into New Year’s fairs, and hundreds of thousands of revelers crowd the Silvesterpfad (New Year’s Path) in the city center on New Year’s Eve. Fueled by mulled wine, the party starts at 2 pm and goes until well after midnight, with fireworks appearing over the Wiener Prater fair. On New Year’s Day, a huge crowd gathers outside the Rathaus (City Hall) to watch the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s concert on a giant screen.

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New Year's Eve in Bangkok

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 projecting celebrations from around the world. At midnight, of course, a series of fireworks displays illuminate the riverside. Afterward, the party continues at nightclubs and the lively beer gardens lining the streets.

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New Year's Eve in Cape Town

New 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. On New Year’s Day and the day after, thousands head to local beaches, and the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parades through downtown, with 10,000 performers dancing and singing in the streets, a tradition that dates back to the 19th-century slave trade.

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New Year's Eve in Hong Kong

One of the world’s most dramatic skylines lights up every year with a display of fireworks that grows more impressive every year, concluding with a dazzling finale: a pyrotechnic dragon that dances across the sky. The 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 Harbour 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.

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New Year's Eve in Reykjavik

With only four hours of daylight in late December, locals in the northernmost capital of the world are ready to party like no one else. New Year’s Eve kicks off with community bonfires (they symbolize burning away troubles from the past year) around which people sing, dance, and play music. Meanwhile, fireworks light up from every corner of the city thanks to fairly relaxed government restrictions. As midnight approaches, crowds gather around local landmarks like Perlan and Landakotskirkja church for the best views of the official fireworks display and of the city, after which they head to bars and clubs. Come 5 am, you’ll see many staving off hangovers with hot dogs or a trip to the hot springs.

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New Year's Eve in Bahamas

New Year’s Day is just as exciting as New Year’s Eve in the Bahamas, where the locals follow Junkanoo street parades that conclude with informal beach gatherings and fireworks displays around the islands. Featuring music, street performers, and colorful costumes, these parades, a sort of Bahamian take on Mardi Gras, also take place on January 1. The notable New Year’s Day Junkanoos can be found in downtown Freeport on Grand Bahama Island, along Bay Street in downtown Nassau, in Nicholls Town on North Andros, in Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay, and in Alice Town in North Bimini. Alternatively, big properties such as the Atlantis and the Grand Lucayan offer their own parties, some of which are family-friendly.

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New Year's Eve in Rio de Janeiro

If Rio is best known for its Carnival festivities, its New Year’s Eve celebration comes in a close second. Iconic Copacabana Beach hosts the world’s largest (and arguably wildest) New Year’s Eve party, in which more than two million people cram onto the two-and-a-half-mile stretch of sand. Known as Réveillon, this uniquely Brazilian celebration that blends religious, traditional, and superstitious beliefs: Locals dress head to toe in white (believed to bring good luck) and toss handfuls of flowers into the ocean as gift to Yemanjá, goddess of the seas. The celebration also includes large oceanfront stages for live musical and dance performances, and a colorful fireworks display at midnight completes the scene.

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New Year's Eve in Oahu

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. There’s also a fireworks show at Waikiki Beach, which is a decidedly calmer affair. In West Oahu, Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii  hosts a daytime celebration for families, which concludes with fireworks after sunset.

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New Year's Eve in Jost Van Dyke

 

You may call it New Year’s Eve, but on Jost Van Dyke, it’s Old Year’s Night. The festivities on this tiny British Virgin Island take place at Foxy’s Tamarind Bar and other nightlife spots in Grand Harbor, and draw a crowd from around the Caribbean and, in fact, the world. One of the most raucous New Year’s parties in the region, Old Year’s Night celebrations actually consist of 48 hours of live music, drinking, and eating; the annual event attracts thousands of shirtless or bikini-clad partygoers who stay up late and sometimes sleep on the beach.

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