From the London Eye to Athens’ Acropolis, here are some of the most breathtaking scenes from New Year’s celebrations around the world.
United States A view of Times Square on December 31, 2017. (Photo: Kevin Mazur via Getty Images)
Germany Fireworks explode over the Brandenburg Gate during New Year's festivities on January 1, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo: Adam Berry via Getty Images)
Australia Fireworks explode from the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House during the midnight fireworks display on New Year's Eve on January 1, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo: Scott Barbour\City of Sydney via Getty Images)
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Fireworks explode around the National Monument during New Year's celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 1, 2018. (Photo: Antara Foto Agency / Reuters)
People fly lanterns at Borobudur Temple during New Year's celebrations in Magelang, Indonesia on January 1, 2018. (Photo: Antara Foto Agency / Reuters)
Festive fireworks welcome the new year at Kuta beach in Bali, Indonesia on January 1, 2018. (Photo: Barcroft Media via Getty Images)
Taiwan Fireworks light up the skyline in Taipei just after midnight on January 1, 2018. (Photo: Billy H.C. Kwok via Getty Images)
Russia Fireworks light up the sky over the Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge with the Red Square and Kremlin Palace in the background during New Year's celebrations in Moscow, Russia on January 1, 2018. (Photo: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
United Kingdom Fireworks light up the sky over the London Eye in central London during New Year's celebrations. (Photo: John Stillwell - PA Images via Getty Images)
Fireworks explode behind Big Ben during New Year's celebrations in London on January 1, 2018. (Photo: Toby Melville / Reuters)
South Korea Fireworks explode over 123-story skyscraper Lotte World Tower during New Year's celebrations in Seoul, South Korea on January 1, 2018. (Photo: Kim Hong-Ji / Reuters)
France New Year revelers gather on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris on December 31, 2017. (Photo: GUILLAUME SOUVANT via Getty Images)
Images are projected on the Arc de Triomphe monument during a laser and 3D video mapping show as part of New Year's celebrations in Paris on December 31, 2017. (Photo: GUILLAUME SOUVANT via Getty Images)
Lebanon Fireworks explode over downtown Beirut, Lebanon during New Year's celebrations on January 1, 2018. (Photo: ANWAR AMRO via Getty Images)
Greece Fireworks explode over the Acropolis in Athens during New Year's celebrations on December 31, 2017. (Photo: LOUISA GOULIAMAKI via Getty Images)
Tanzania A group of Maasai tribe members perform a traditional dance during New Year's celebrations on Nungwi Beach in Zanzibar, Tanzania on December 31, 2017. (Photo: GULSHAN KHAN via Getty Images)
North Korea Fireworks are seen during New Year's celebrations in this photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on January 1, 2018. (Photo: KCNA KCNA / Reuters)
Kenya Fireworks explode over the Kenyatta International Convention Center square during New Year's celebrations in Nairobi, Kenya on January 1, 2018. (Photo: Thomas Mukoya / Reuters)
China Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour on New Year's Eve in Hong Kong, China. (Photo: VCG via Getty Images)
People celebrate the New Year during a countdown event at Yongdingmen Gate in Beijing, China on January 1, 2018. (Photo: Jason Lee / Reuters)
Brazil People watch fireworks during New Year's celebrations at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on January 1, 2018. (Photo: MAURO PIMENTEL via Getty Images)
A woman takes a selfie during New Year's celebrations at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on January 1, 2018. (Photo: MAURO PIMENTEL via Getty Images)
Malaysia Fireworks light up the sky over Petronas Towers during New Year's celebrations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on December 31, 2017. (Photo: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Austria Fireworks explode around Familienkirche church during New Year's celebrations in Vienna, Austria on January 1, 2018. (Photo: Heinz-Peter Bader / Reuters)
Japan People release balloons as they take part in a New Year's countdown event in Tokyo, Japan on January 1, 2018. (Photo: Toru Hanai / Reuters)
Iceland Fireworks are seen in Reykjavik on New Year's Day in Iceland on January 1, 2018. (Photo: Asgeir Asgeirsson / Reuters)
Fireworks are seen in Reykjavik on New Year's Day in Iceland. (Photo: Asgeir Asgeirsson / Reuters)
India People dance during New Year's celebrations on a beach in Mumbai, India on January 1, 2018. (Photo: Danish Siddiqui / Reuters)
A schoolgirl reacts as she gets her face painted during New Year's celebrations at her school in Ahmedabad, India. (Photo: Amit Dave / Reuters)
Estonia Fireworks are seen near Kuressaare Castle during New Year's celebrations. (Photo: SOPA Images via Getty Images)
Pakistan A Pakistani man dances on a street next to fireworks as he celebrates the new year in the port city of Karachi early on January 1, 2018. (Photo: ASIF HASSAN via Getty Images)
Pakistani people prepare to release lanterns as they gather to celebrate the new year in Lahore on January 1, 2018. (Photo: ARIF ALI via Getty Images)
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