The Times Square Ball is a time ball located on the roof of One Times Square in New York City. Each year, the ball descends 141 feet (43 m) in 60 seconds down a specially designed flagpoleright before midnight to signal the start of the New Year! It's a huge event with entertainment as well, including performances by musicians.Source: andykazie / iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus
Edinburgh Scotland
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is Scotland’s world-famous New Year festival. Lasting three days, it features spectacular events, incredible bands and amazes audiences from every corner of the globe. https://www.edinburghshogmanay.com/Source:
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Los Angeles
LA is a great party destination year-round, and there’s no reason for that to change on New Year’s Eve! Check out some of the great parties happening in LA this year: https://newyears.com/los-angelesSource: LPETTET / E+ / Getty Images
Las Vegas, Nevada
We can sum up New Year's Eve in Las Vegas in one word: Crazy. Crazy good! The entire Strip is shut down to traffic and it becomes like one giant block party for you and 300,000 of your closest buddies. At midnight, the casinos launch a choreographed fireworks display that makes the Times Square ball drop look like child's play. https://www.vegas.com/newyears/Source: Shunyu Fan / iStock Unreleased / Getty Images
LONDON, England
Deciding how to spend the last few hours of the year in London can be daunting; the British capital has a cornucopia of New Year's Eve celebrations to choose from. We've shortlisted happenings at some of London's smartest locations to start your New Year off in style. http://www.timeout.com/london/new-yearSource:
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Hong Kong
Take in spectacular views during the final moments of the year in intense, frenetic Hong Kong. Watch the countdown fireworks over Victoria Harbour from a traditional junk, along the shoreline or from one of the city's many world-class rooftop bars. Source:
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Miami, Florida
You can expect to find celebrations of all types all over this city. You might like to head over to South Beach for a good old-fashioned all-night dance-a-thon. A family friendly event is Miami’s answer to New York’s famous ball drop which is a 35-foot neon “Big Orange” which descends from the Inter-Continental Miami. There is a grand finale boasting a huge fireworks show at Bayfront Park and there will be family activities, musical entertainment and food available.Source: DisobeyArt / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Rio de Janeiro
It's practically midsummer in Rio de Janeiro at the moment, which is why many partygoers shun sweaty indoor clubs and take the party onto the streets instead. Join the two million visitors on the beach to watch the incredible fireworks display. Plus, check out these tips to get the most ot of Rio's NYE celebrations: http://storyv.com/new-years-eve-in-rio-de-janeiro/Source: luoman / E+ / Getty Images
