New Year's Eve

2023 - 12 - 31

Ultimate New Year's Eve Recap: Celebrations, Closures, and Countdowns

Global Celebrations - New Year's Eve - Sydney Fireworks - Time Square Ball Drop

From Sydney's spectacular fireworks to Time Square's iconic ball drop, catch up on the global New Year's Eve festivities in one go!

New Year's Eve is a worldwide celebration filled with excitement, anticipation, and unique traditions. From the bustling streets of New York's Times Square to the glamorous fireworks display in Sydney, people across the globe bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new with joy and hopeful hearts. As the clock struck midnight, revelers in major cities like Auckland, Sydney, and London gathered to witness dazzling pyrotechnic shows and lively festivities.

While some opted for crowded city celebrations, others chose intimate gatherings with family and friends, enjoying musical and comedy performances broadcasted on TV networks worldwide. In the midst of the joyous occasions, authorities warned against overindulgence to ensure everyone's safety. Despite the ongoing conflicts in various parts of the world, the New Year's Eve spirit prevailed, bringing people together in a shared moment of celebration.

As the celebrations continued into New Year's Day, businesses and services across different countries adjusted their schedules, with some closing for the holiday. The festivities extended from grand fireworks displays to exclusive private events and even live streams, showcasing a diverse range of ways people ushered in the new year. Across the globe, from bustling city centers to serene rural areas, the essence of New Year's Eve was captured in different forms, reflecting the diversity and unity of humanity in embracing fresh beginnings.

In the midst of the countdowns and celebrations, let's not forget the interesting facts that make New Year's Eve truly remarkable. Did you know that the Times Square Ball in New York City is made up of over 2,600 Waterford crystal triangles and weighs nearly 12,000 pounds? Additionally, Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks display features around 7,000 firework cues, creating a mesmerizing show that lights up the iconic Harbour Bridge in a dazzling spectacle that captivates millions around the world.

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Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on New Year's Eve ... (USA TODAY)

If you need to run to the post office or bank before 2024 begins, it's a good idea to plan ahead. Most major banks and U.S. Postal Service offices will be ...

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What's open on New Year's Day? Restaurants and stores share their ... (Montgomery Advertiser)

Life goes on as 2023 comes to a close and 2024 takes its first breath. But people still have to eat and shop for necessities. Some places will be closed or ...

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Your New Year's Eve TV Guide 2024: How to Watch 'Rockin Eve ... (USA TODAY)

Each year, several networks host celebrations on New Years Eve to ringing in the start of another year. Here's how to tune into the celebration.

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Countdown to 2024: 5 spectacular performances to watch on New ... (Hindustan Times)

This New Year's Eve, you can ring in the happiness alongside your loved ones as you watch and enjoy spectacular musical and comedy performances by stars like ...

Revellers urged to stay safe this New Years Eve (SA Police)

31 Dec 2023 8:25am. South Australia Police are urging New Year's Eve revellers to not over-do the party; warning officers will take a strong stand against ...

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New Year's Eve and New Year's Day: What's open and closed on ... (CBC.ca)

Many P.E.I. businesses and services will be closed New Year's Day and have reduced hours on Dec. 31.

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'Clubbing just isn't cool': UK's New Year's Eve revellers switch to ... (The Guardian)

Smaller clubs are losing out to mega raves, private events and even livestreams, say music industry insiders.

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Sydney's plan to be 'the New Year's Eve Capital of the World' (CNN Travel)

Sydney's local government, which calls its city the 'New Year's Eve Capital of the World' has set 7000 firework cues on the Harbour Bridge.

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New Year 2024: Countries prepare to welcome 2024 with fireworks ... (The Associated Press)

Australians and New Zealanders are making final preparations to become among the first nations to ring in 2024 as ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza cast a ...

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New Year's Eve - live: New Zealand rings in 2024 with spectacular ... (The Independent)

Thousands have already gathered in Sydney ahead of their iconic firework show, which sees eight tonnes of pyrotechnics launched from the Harbour Bridge and the ...

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Auckland is first major city to kick off 2024 New Year's celebrations (FRANCE 24)

Auckland has become the first major city to ring in 2024, with thousands cheering a fireworks display sprouting from New Zealand's tallest structure, ...

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New Year's Eve: huge crowds turn out in Australian cities to see in ... (The Guardian)

In Sydney, crowds were abuzz and at maximum capacity as revellers crammed picnic rugs together across harbour foreshore vantage points. More than 8.5 tonnes of ...

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New Year's Eve 2023 LIVE updates: Australia awaits Sydney and ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

More than one million people are expected to descend on Sydney Harbour, and Melburnians will hit major CBD celebration zones to watch the fireworks ...

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New Years Eve 2024 live updates: Follow worldwide celebrations as ... (NBC News)

A bus drives past a New Year 2024 numerals decoration in central Moscow on Dec. 31, 2023, on the eve of the New Year.Alexander Nemenov / AFP via Getty ...

Kids New Years Eve Celebration | Cleveland Metroparks (Cleveland Metroparks)

Join us for a unique New Year's Eve experience complete with food specials in addition to our full restaurant menu, balloon art, table magic, ...

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New Year's Eve live: celebrations around the world as 2024 begins (The Guardian)

Macron says Olympics will bring France a 2024 full of 'pride' and 'hope'; some UK New Year's Eve firework events cancelled due to weather.

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10 Surprising Facts About the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop (TIME)

More than one billion people are expected to watch a glowing orb drop down a pole to mark midnight in New York City. Here's what to know.

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Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in New ... (CBS News)

Full list of New Year's Eve performers · AGNEW, a New York dance group · Flo Rida, joined by Sage the Gemini · Jelly Roll · LL Cool J · Maria Becerra · Megan Thee ...

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World welcomes 2024 with New Year's fireworks, reflection and a ... (Reuters)

Jan 1 (Reuters) - The world welcomed 2024 with a mix of celebration and somber reflection. Sydney sparkled under a shower of silver and gold fireworks ...

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New Year's Eve celebrations sweep around the world, but wars cast ... (PBS NewsHour)

Revelers counted down to midnight on New Year's Eve across the globe Sunday as fireworks and festive lights offered a hopeful start to 2024 for some, ...

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How New Year's Eve – and confetti – transformed Times Square (The Guardian)

A blizzard of confetti in the early 90s was supposed to help cleanse an area known for its porn theaters and peep shows.

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Hundreds of thousands fill Times Square for New Year's Eve 2024 ... (CBS News)

Barricades line the streets and traffic is restricted around Times Square. The confetti has been tested and the ball is ready to go. Watch Live: Crowds gather ...

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Missed the 2024 Times Square ball drop and New Year's Eve ... (CBS News)

Hundreds of thousands people flooded Times Square to watch New York City's iconic ball drop.

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