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Edinburgh, Scotland
Hogmanay, the New Year's celebration in Edinburgh, Scotland, lasts for four consecutive days with numerous musical events and spectacular fireworks displays.
Berlin, Germany
Known for its vibrant nightclubs, Berlin welcomes the new year with the “Party Mile,” featuring food stalls, light shows, musical performances, and numerous bars stretching along a 2km stretch of the city.
Sydney, Australia
Sydney has the advantage of being the first city in the world to usher in the new year 2018. It is also known as the location for the massive fireworks display near the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.
Reykjavik, Iceland
The residents of Reykjavik begin their New Year's celebrations with fireworks displays followed by all-night parties that last until the early hours of the next morning.
New York, New York
While waiting for hours in Times Square requires a great deal of patience, watching the ball drop is a thrilling experience that any visitor who witnesses it will never forget.
Las Vegas, Nevada
During these special holidays, major clubs in Las Vegas often invite world-renowned DJs like Drake and Nicki Minaj to liven up the New Year's Eve celebrations.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Mardi Gras isn't the only famous festival known in New Orleans. The French Quarter has its own globe, where at midnight a giant iris flower is dropped from the top of Jax Brewery.
Valparaiso, Chile
Valparaiso hosts a three-day New Year's festival featuring the largest fireworks display in Latin America. Locals also have unique traditions to welcome the new year, including eating 12 grapes at midnight, wearing yellow underwear, and placing a 1000 peso bill in their shoes.
Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong is known for its spectacular light and fireworks displays, rivaling those of any European country in the world.
Barcelona, Spain
As one of the most vibrant cities in Europe, Barcelona's streets, teeming with locals and tourists, will be singing and drinking for hours before and after New Year's Eve.
