While many cities canceled their firework shows, some kept the tradition alive. This is how people around the world rang in the new year.
1. Times Square, Manhattan, New York
It's the longest-awaited minute of the entire year. #HappyNewYear from #TimesSquare! pic.twitter.com/fd2pHsFvZW
â Times Square (@TimesSquareNYC) January 1, 2021


2. Nile River, Cairo, Egypt
Lights were seen over the Nile River in the Egyptian capital of Cairo.
Large fireworks light up the sky above Cairo's Rod El-Farag Axis Bridge, as the world farewells 2020.#EgyptToday #NewYear2021 #NewYear #NewYearsEve @tamermursii|#ŘłŮŘŠ_ŘŹŘŻŮŘŻŘŠ_2021 #ؚا٠_2021 #ŘŞŘŮا_٠ؾع #عأس_اŮŘłŮŘŠ #اŮŮ ŘŞŘŘŻŘŠ_ŘŞŘśŮ_س٠اإ_اŮŮاŮع؊ pic.twitter.com/PDzt78v1vJ
â Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) December 31, 2020

3. Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE
People gathered near Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, to ring in the New Year with the fireworks show.
Dubai welcomed 2021 with fireworks and a laser show at the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building.
â Sky News (@SkyNews) December 31, 2020
Read more: https://t.co/9gK9sjCGnr pic.twitter.com/L4zmsVP1XG
LOOK: Bright lights and fireworks light up the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE as the world welcomes 2021. đđđ
â Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) January 1, 2021
Photos from Burj Khalifa's Facebook page pic.twitter.com/l1br8W0rmw
Happy New Year from the Burj Khalifa, Dubai. May 2021 be the end of #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/yH2o7hT3js
â Ifeanyi Nsofor (@ekemma) December 31, 2020
4. Eiffel Tower of Bahria Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Happy new year đđđ Eiffel Tower of Bahria Town Lahore pakistan pic.twitter.com/atBMXT20RU
â đľđ°Muhammad Ahsan Khanđľđ° (@Ahsankhan5438) January 1, 2021
5. Wuhan, China
PARTY TIME: Revelers young and old enjoyed a fireworks display and danced together as they celebrated New Yearâs Day in Wuhan, China, continuing the celebrations from the night before. https://t.co/O7rfcnnjJO pic.twitter.com/FKOMPy56kP
â ABC News (@ABC) January 1, 2021

6. Chao Phraya River, Bangkok, Thailand
Fireworks erupted over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand.
New Year's Eve fireworks erupt over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok
â AFP News Agency (@AFP) December 31, 2020
đˇ @AFPMladen pic.twitter.com/eU23Dxhile
7. Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong
Hong Kong replaced a traditional fireworks display over Victoria Harbour with a live-streamed virtual display to welcome 2021 amid the Covid-19 pandemic. pic.twitter.com/jG4DaDI8Fd
â SCMP News (@SCMPNews) January 1, 2021
Amid pandemic restrictions and cancelled New Yearâs Eve fireworks, some Hongkongers gathered at Victoria Harbour anyway to ring in 2021 pic.twitter.com/IS24ce5VzP
â SCMP News (@SCMPNews) December 31, 2020
8. Sky Tower, Auckland, New ZealandÂ
People gathered at Auckland's Sky Tower to witness the fireworks display and to ring in the new year with family and friends.Â
HAPPY NEW YEAR, NEW ZEALAND: A fireworks display in Auckland rings in 2021. https://t.co/orGke3hod6 pic.twitter.com/740WBZP5h3
â ABC News (@ABC) January 1, 2021
9. Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney, Australia
Fireworks erupted over the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge in Australia to welcome 2021. And, it was a sight to behold.Â
Welcome to the New Year đ
â Sydney Opera House (@SydOperaHouse) December 31, 2020
Wishing you a happy and bright 2021 â¨đĽł pic.twitter.com/KNKK7yfRDT

10. Tower Bridge, London, UK
Tower Bridge was light up on New Year's Eve.Â
Happy New Year! đđ #NYE #2021
â Tower Bridge (@TowerBridge) January 1, 2021
đˇ: https://t.co/O942tRvsn4 pic.twitter.com/DaAlkfv48J
11. Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany
đ¸: Fireworks fill the skies over Berlinâs landmark Brandenburg Gate to usher in the new year during a âWillkommen 2021â (Welcome 2021) concert. https://t.co/T4OGVVqYbD pic.twitter.com/jZ3RtDXiaV
â ABC News (@ABC) January 1, 2021

12. Puerta del Sol, Madrid, Spain

13. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
People witnessed fireworks light up the sky over the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris on New Year's Eve.Â
New Yearâs Eve fireworks above the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France... pic.twitter.com/kTPyFrhRRX
â Linda Fritz (@LindFritz) December 31, 2020
14. Acropolis, Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece, rings in the new year with a dazzling fireworks display over the Acropolis. https://t.co/o3EWkci57b pic.twitter.com/BlP6B5erSm
â ABC News (@ABC) December 31, 2020
15. Rome, Italy
Fireworks display light up the night skies in Rome as people welcomed 2021.Â
#BuonAnno2021 #Buon2021 #HappyNewYear2021 #rome #BuonAnnoNuovo pic.twitter.com/t3jdFw4ZhM
â Mustapha Hussein- Musty (@Mustapha1508) January 1, 2021
This was Rome's sky at midnight âââââ
â CorkyđžđŽđš (@Corky73851098) January 1, 2021
Sorry for mom's squeaky voice wishing Happy New Year to the neighbours who invited us for a quick toast (you can also hear the glasses clingingđ )
Lucky for us we're not scared of fireworks đđcause there were a lot tonightđŻ#cavpack pic.twitter.com/kMz4mGGimG
Hoping for only the best this year. *fingers crossed*