10 New Year parties

SYDNEY

The spectacular fireworks display beside the Opera House is one of the iconic images of New Year’s Eve.

RIO DE JANEIRO

Two million people gather in the Brazilian city and there is a massive party on the iconic Copacabana Beach.

DUBAI

The city’s skyscrapers provide a stunning backdrop for their massive fireworks display which fills the sky with colour.

CHRISTMAS ISLAND

The tiny Indian Ocean island keeps things low-key but is one of the first places where the clock strikes midnight.

MOSCOW

Revellers have to wrap up warm for the freezing conditions but are rewarded with an incredible party in Red Square.

LONDON

Tickets for the party beside the Thames sell like hot cakes as thousands see in the New Year by the London Eye.

NEW YORK

A million revellers gather to see the glitter ball drop at midnight in Times Square – then the party REALLY begins.

BANGKOK

The Thai city is known for its party atmosphere and New Year’s Eve is no exception as the celebrations go on all night.

BERLIN

Hundreds of thousands gather around the Brandenburg Gate for one of the biggest street parties in Europe.

HONG KONG

The Victoria Harbour fireworks display featuring lasers lasers and choreographed LEDS is one of the world’s most impressive.