Ring in 2019 at One of These Unforgettable New Year's Eve Celebrations
Sydney, Australia
If you want to be in one of the world’s first cities to welcome in the new year, there are few better places to spend New Year’s Eve than Sydney, Australia. The night includes a magnificent light parade on the harbor and a breathtaking fireworks extravaganza.
There are all sorts of other festivities too, including mini-light shows, aerial flyovers and a huge dance party at legendary Bondi Beach.
A dark sky park is the perfect place to stargaze, but any remote locale will do. We name some of the best locations in the world to see stars.
London, England
Head to London and you can enjoy catching a dramatic light show complemented by the chimes of Big Ben. More than a quarter-million people crowd along the banks of the River Thames to watch the show.
There are a wealth of clubs and parties to attend both before and after the clock strikes midnight.
The three-hour celebration boasts about 10,000 performers and includes a massive group sing-along to Auld Lang Syne. The event continues long into the night and even into the new year, featuring a lengthy parade with costumed dancers, elaborate floats, marching bands and the Queen’s horses.
