New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration around the world. The whole world celebrates New Year’s Eve with great joy and pomp. Excitement gathers momentum as the clock approaches twelve… a very exciting mood and rhythm gets your adrenaline pumping and people have fun.

times square

If you want to experience the real fun, head to the most sought after place in the world which is located in Times Square, New York. Times Square throbs with excitement and activity. There are star-studded musical performances, balloons, pompoms and colorful firecrackers. The most anticipated moment is the famous Times Square Ball Drop. This glass ball and electric light rests atop the One Times Square building, which is lowered as the start of the New Year approaches. A series of dazzling events and twinkling stars add extra sparkle to New Year’s Eve celebrations.

sydney

Sydney for a change has nice weather on New Year’s Eve and most people are outdoors celebrating. Sydney New Year’s cruises are popular…offering magnificent and splendid views of New Year’s celebrations taking place on the Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House. At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, the stage is set for a spectacular fireworks display across Sydney Harbor to Cockatoo Island and also from Glades Ville Bridge to Harbor Heads. It is as if the people of Sydney are out on the streets welcoming the New Year with excitement, enthusiasm and open arms.

London

London is the ideal destination for a white New Year’s Eve celebration. The whole city of London is razzmatazz with lights in Parliament Square, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Pall Mall, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus and Berkeley Street. The London New Year Parade is the most impressive and dazzling event featuring nearly 10,000 performers from over 20 countries performing live. Apart from the half million viewers who witness it live, almost 200 million viewers watch it on their televisions. For an eye-catching fireworks display, head to the South Bank, which coincides with Big Ben chiming at midnight or Westminster Bridge and central London too.

Paris

For an exciting yet romantic New Year’s Eve celebration, choose to celebrate your New Year in Paris. A vibrant and exciting city, Paris almost dances to welcome in the New Year. You would be surprised to see all the Parisians out in the open, enjoying themselves, drinking, dancing or just soaking in the New Year atmosphere in front of the Eiffel Tower with their loved ones, friends or family. The New Year is greeted with “Bonne Annees” greetings to each other, savoring delicious desserts and cakes, drinking clear white wines and champagne as well. Don’t miss the exciting fireworks displays at the Sacre Coeur Cathedral or on the Champs Elysées.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is the Asian hotspot for the New Year’s Eve party. Similar to the Times Square Ball Drop, you can witness the Apple countdown in Times Square. To enjoy your New Year’s party with good food, visit the Lan Kwai Fong district. While to simply enjoy the outdoors stay on the waterfront in Wanchai or Tsim Sha Tsui. To catch up on some live entertainment, you can visit the Countdown Carnival, which features live music, dancing and a variety of magic shows The firecracker display in the Central District, Causeway Bay and across from Tsim Sha Harbor Tsui, Victoria Harbor, the Cultural Center, the Tamar Site and the Ocean Terminal are worth a visit and should not be missed at any price.

New Year’s Eve is the time to simply enjoy with family and friends. Just kick back and party with your loved ones in any of these popular destinations for a memorable New Year’s Eve experience.