Drones, fireworks, and crowded squares: how New Year's Eve was celebrated around the world. Photo report

New Year's Eve is a holiday that is especially anticipated by people around the world. From Hong Kong to Paris and New York: on the night of January 1, 2025, loud celebrations, fireworks, and even a spectacular drone show swept across the globe.

OBOZ.UA has collected the most striking photos from the New Year. See below how people saw off the Dragon and met the symbol of 2025, the Snake.

Hong Kong, China

On New Year's Eve, Hong Kong residents witnessed an amazing drone show. A shining greeting in the sky was fluttering over the Castle of Magic Dreams in Disneyland. At this time, visitors could watch a flash mob of familiar characters from childhood near the fairy-tale building.

New York, USA

Traditionally, in Times Square, the central square of New York City, locals and tourists gathered together to make their most cherished wishes while the chimes were ringing. After 12 am, the center of the Big Apple was covered with confetti.

Bangkok, Thailand

Fireworks light up the Bangkok sky. The Tourism Authority of Thailand celebrated the transition to 2025 with a fireworks display called "SIAMSMILE", consisting of nine acts that symbolize aspects of Thai tourism: sustainable tourism, imagination, paradise to explore, mutual respect, smiling people, memories, inner peace, love and endless happiness. The show could be seen along the Chao Phraya River.

Sydney, Australia

A spectacular show was seen by Sydney residents as fireworks lit up the sky over the Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House during the New Year's Eve celebrations.

London, UK

The British capital celebrated in no less grand style. Fireworks could be seen in the night sky around the London Eye and the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known by the name of the Big Ben clock bell, as well as near the Palace of Westminster, where the Parliament building is located.

Paris, France

Thousands of Parisians gathered on one of the main thoroughfares of Paris, the Champs Elysees, to film the New Year's Eve celebration. Flooding the long street, which was lined with garlands, the audience's eyes were focused on the Arc de Triomphe. A hologram displayed on the monument marked the arrival of 2025.

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