best places to celebrate new year

Best Places to Celebrate New Year

There are plenty of places to celebrate New Year's.
1. New york city
It may not be for everyone, but theres no denying that New Years 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.
2. Rio de janeiro
If Rio is best known for its Carnival festivities, its New Years Eve celebration comes in a close second. Iconic Copacabana Beach hosts the worlds largest (and arguably) wildest New Years Eve party, in which more than two million people cram onto the two and a half mile stretch of sand. Known as R
3. Sydney
Sydney has two claims to fame for its New Years Eve celebrations first, because of its location, its 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 mass flotilla of more than 50 illuminated boats in the harbor.
4. 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 Years 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 Years 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 ScotLands, a multivenue music and arts festival.
5. 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 10 minute lightshow and fireworks display, with the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament (also known as the Parliament of Westminster), and the new Shard among highlights of the urban scenery. The fun doesnt end there, though there are many after parties, and on New Years Day the streets of central London see a parade that features colorful floats, marching bands, costumed dancers, and a procession of the Queens horses.
6. Hong kong
One of the worlds 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 Kongs Times Square shopping mall, where a replica ball drop takes place in homage to New York Citys 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.
7. Berlin
The German capital has a reputation for being a party city year round, so you can imagine what New Years 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 citys 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 Years Run the next day.
8. 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 theres no shortage of evening entertainment options. Come midnight, fireworks are launched from seven rooftops along the Strip, so chances are youll see them whether youre on the street or in an over the top hotel suite.
9. Bahamas
New Years Day is just as exciting as New Years 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 Years 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.
10. New orleans
It may not be Mardi Gras, but New Years 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 doesnt 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.