The first big city in New Zealand to welcome 2025 with a light show and fireworks is Auckland.
New Zealand's Wellington — With thousands of celebrants counting down to the new year and applauding as vibrant fireworks are fired from Sky Tower, New Zealand's tallest building, and a magnificent downtown light show, Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025.In addition, thousands of people flocked to downtown or ascended the city's ring of volcanic peaks to witness a light show honoring Auckland's Indigenous nations and fireworks. It comes after a year of Māori rights rallies in the 5 million-person country.
New Zealand's midnight falls eighteen hours before the ball drop in Times Square, New York, making South Pacific nations the first to ring in the new year. After a year marred by persistent conflict and political unrest, other cities throughout the world are getting ready with festivities that showcase their unique cultures and customs.
Australia's customary fireworks show is now projected to draw over a million spectators to Sydney Harbor. Indigenous rites and performances will honor the land's original inhabitants, while British pop artist Robbie Williams will lead a sing-along. As the Year of the Snake approaches, Asia prepares
Ahead of the country's largest holiday, a large portion of Japan has closed, and temples and residences have been thoroughly cleaned, including having large sticks used to strike "tatami" floor mats.
In reference to the reptile's skin-shedding, the forthcoming Year of the Snake in the Asian zodiac is hailed as a time of rebirth. Since January 1, stores in Japan, which follows the zodiac cycle, have started selling small figurines of smiling snakes and other items with snake themes. Later, with the Lunar New Year, other Asian countries will begin celebrating the Year of the Snake.
In South Korea, which is observing a time of national mourning in the wake of the Sunday crash of a Jeju Air flight at Muan that claimed 179 lives, festivities were scaled back or cancelled.
Jakarta's New Year celebrations will include a spectacular fireworks show, which will include an 800-drone spectacle, and midnight countdowns at the city's famous Hotel Indonesia Roundabout. West's opponents show each other goodwill.
In a reminder of the developing intimacy between two leaders who are at odds with the West, Chinese state media reported on a New Year's greeting exchange between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
According to the official Xinhua News Agency on Tuesday, Xi assured Putin that their nations would "always move forward hand in hand."
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, China and Russia have maintained strong commerce and ties, which has helped counteract Western sanctions and efforts to isolate Putin. The Middle East is shadowed by conflicts.
As Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza continues into its fifteenth month and numerous hostages are still in captivity, the country's New Year's festivities are probably going to be muted.
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which ended with a tenuous ceasefire, severely destroyed several sections of Lebanon, which is currently experiencing a severe economic crisis. Following President Bashar Assad's overthrow, Syrians are expressing both optimism and apprehension for the upcoming year.
The world's highest building, the Burj Khalifa, hosts an annual fireworks display in Dubai that is anticipated to draw thousands of spectators. Mass at midnight, with bubbles
Another attraction of Rome's customary New Year's Eve celebrations is the beginning of Pope Francis' Holy Year, which is expected to attract about 32 million visitors every quarter century.
Francis is set to make another plea for peace amid the crises unfolding in the Middle East and Ukraine during Mass on Wednesday after celebrating vespers at St. Peter's Basilica on Tuesday.
In the meantime, a champagne celebration with toasts will take place after an 11 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Minnesota. The Solemnity of Mary is celebrated on January 1st, which is a day of obligation for Catholics. Vigil Masses will be celebrated in various churches on Tuesday afternoon and evening. In the new year, the German leader urges unity.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Germany's 84 million citizens to remain united in the face of numerous international crises and wars only hours before the country's new year officially begins.
In the meantime, a champagne celebration with toasts will take place after an 11 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Minnesota. The Solemnity of Mary is celebrated on January 1st, which is a day of obligation for Catholics. Vigil Masses will be celebrated in various churches on Tuesday afternoon and evening. In the new year, the German leader urges unity.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Germany's 84 million citizens to remain united in the face of numerous international crises and wars only hours before the country's new year officially begins.
"Our nation is one of solidarity. In his prerecorded statement, Scholz stated, "And we can draw strength from this — especially in difficult times like these." The Olympic spirit is revived in Paris.
With its customary joyful countdown and fireworks display on the renowned Champs-Elysées, Paris will culminate a historic 2024.
In addition to transforming the city into a place of happiness, camaraderie, and incredible athletic accomplishments, the Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games, which were held in the French capital from July to September, also represented a significant turning point in the city's recovery from the deadly extremist attacks carried out by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida in 2015. The British will face the cold.
On Wednesday, London will welcome the New Year with a parade through the city center that will feature 10,000 performers and a pyrotechnic show along the River Thames. The London Eye, the enormous Ferris wheel across the river from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, will serve as the backdrop for the fireworks.
However, celebrations in Edinburgh, Scotland, including the Hogmanay Street party, garden music, and castle pyrotechnics show, had already been canceled due to a storm that was delivering bitter weather to other areas of the United Kingdom. Rio will witness two million celebrants.
With ten ships offshore and twelve continuous minutes of pyrotechnics, Rio de Janeiro will host Brazil's largest New Year's Eve celebration on Copacabana Beach. Six cruise ships carrying thousands of visitors will witness the show up close.
With its customary joyful countdown and fireworks display on the renowned Champs-Elysées, Paris will culminate a historic 2024.
In addition to transforming the city into a place of happiness, camaraderie, and incredible athletic accomplishments, the Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games, which were held in the French capital from July to September, also represented a significant turning point in the city's recovery from the deadly extremist attacks carried out by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida in 2015. The British will face the cold.
On Wednesday, London will welcome the New Year with a parade through the city center that will feature 10,000 performers and a pyrotechnic show along the River Thames. The London Eye, the enormous Ferris wheel across the river from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, will serve as the backdrop for the fireworks.
However, celebrations in Edinburgh, Scotland, including the Hogmanay Street party, garden music, and castle pyrotechnics show, had already been canceled due to a storm that was delivering bitter weather to other areas of the United Kingdom. Rio will witness two million celebrants.
With ten ships offshore and twelve continuous minutes of pyrotechnics, Rio de Janeiro will host Brazil's largest New Year's Eve celebration on Copacabana Beach. Six cruise ships carrying thousands of visitors will witness the show up close.
Rio's City Hall was keeping its preparations for a light and sound show under strict control. Over 2 million people are anticipated at the Copacabana in the hopes of seeing performances by Grammy-winning Caetano Veloso and pop diva Anitta, two of Brazil's biggest stars. American customs, both ancient and modern
As part of a 1907 tradition, the agency in charge of overseeing Times Square in New York City has tested its well-known ball drop and examined 2025 numerals, lights, and thousands of crystals. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Rita Ora, Jonas Brothers, and TLC will all perform musically at this year's celebration.
Despite the rain and cold, the celebration, which will take place over several blocks in the city's major tourist and entertainment district, is anticipated to attract sizable numbers.
In the meantime, Las Vegas will say goodbye to 2024 with a few new and old customs. There will be fireworks from the rooftops of nine casinos during its yearly eight-minute pyrotechnic performance on the Las Vegas Strip, which is expected to draw 340,000 spectators.
Nearby, countdowns to midnight in various time zones will be shown for the first time at the enormous Sphere stadium. Football, country music, and a race at midnight
Enthusiastic Rose Parade attendees in Pasadena planned to set up camp on the chilly streets and ring in the New Year in the hopes of securing excellent locations for the renowned Southern California custom. The parade takes place before to the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks Rose Bowl football game on January 1.
The parade route will be followed by a midnight 5K race with thousands of participants.
Approximately 200,000 people will attend a party in Nashville, Tennessee, where some of the biggest names in country music will perform for five hours. A 16-foot-tall, 400-pound music note will fall as fireworks light up the sky at midnight, one hour after New York's.
As the New Year approaches in several time zones, celebrations will reverberate around the world. American Samoa will be among the last to greet 2025, a full day after New Zealand.
This report was written by Associated Press writers worldwide.
As part of a 1907 tradition, the agency in charge of overseeing Times Square in New York City has tested its well-known ball drop and examined 2025 numerals, lights, and thousands of crystals. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Rita Ora, Jonas Brothers, and TLC will all perform musically at this year's celebration.
Despite the rain and cold, the celebration, which will take place over several blocks in the city's major tourist and entertainment district, is anticipated to attract sizable numbers.
In the meantime, Las Vegas will say goodbye to 2024 with a few new and old customs. There will be fireworks from the rooftops of nine casinos during its yearly eight-minute pyrotechnic performance on the Las Vegas Strip, which is expected to draw 340,000 spectators.
Nearby, countdowns to midnight in various time zones will be shown for the first time at the enormous Sphere stadium. Football, country music, and a race at midnight
Enthusiastic Rose Parade attendees in Pasadena planned to set up camp on the chilly streets and ring in the New Year in the hopes of securing excellent locations for the renowned Southern California custom. The parade takes place before to the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks Rose Bowl football game on January 1.
The parade route will be followed by a midnight 5K race with thousands of participants.
Approximately 200,000 people will attend a party in Nashville, Tennessee, where some of the biggest names in country music will perform for five hours. A 16-foot-tall, 400-pound music note will fall as fireworks light up the sky at midnight, one hour after New York's.
As the New Year approaches in several time zones, celebrations will reverberate around the world. American Samoa will be among the last to greet 2025, a full day after New Zealand.
This report was written by Associated Press writers worldwide.
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