Historic Celebrations
Relive the most spectacular New Year's Eve celebrations from around the world
Hogmanay Street Party
Scotland's legendary three-day Hogmanay festival featuring torchlight processions, concerts, and midnight fireworks from Edinburgh Castle.
Copacabana Beach Olympic Celebration
Rio's legendary Copacabana Beach hosted millions for New Year's Eve, celebrating the post-Olympics year with Brazilian samba and spectacular fireworks.
Victoria Harbor Spectacular
Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor hosted a synchronized fireworks and light show across the iconic skyline, combining Eastern and Western celebration styles.
Burj Khalifa Record-Breaking Display
Dubai broke the Guinness World Record for the largest fireworks display, with 500,000 fireworks launched from the world's tallest building.
London Olympics Year Celebration
London's spectacular fireworks display over the Thames, celebrating the pre-Olympic year with patriotic fervor.
Marina Bay Countdown
Singapore's Marina Bay became the focal point for a lavish celebration featuring fireworks, light shows, and performances on the bay.
Shibuya Millennium Recovery
Tokyo's first major celebration after Y2K fears, featuring traditional temple bells and modern light displays at Shibuya Crossing.
Sydney Millennium Celebration
Sydney's iconic Harbor Bridge lit up with spectacular fireworks to welcome the new millennium, becoming one of the first major cities to celebrate Y2K.
Eiffel Tower Millennium Light Show
The Eiffel Tower sparkled with 20,000 light bulbs to welcome the millennium, creating an unforgettable spectacle over the Champs-Élysées.
Red Square Millennium
Moscow's Red Square hosted a grand millennium celebration with fireworks, performances, and the famous Kremlin clock chimes.
Times Square Millennium Ball Drop
The most watched New Year's Eve celebration in history, as Times Square welcomed the year 2000 with enhanced security and global media coverage.
First Unified Berlin Celebration
The first New Year's Eve after the fall of the Berlin Wall, symbolizing German reunification and European unity.
Each celebration tells a story of hope, unity, and the universal desire for a brighter future