Fantastic displays of fireworks illuminated night skies early Thursday as cities around the world celebrated the arrival of 2015.
Sydney’s pyrotechnic spectacle was broadcast to a billion people while one million gathered along the city’s iconic harbour to watch the show.
In Dubai, New Year’s celebrations included an attempt to break a world record for the largest LED-illuminated facade. Approximately 70,000 LED panels decorated the sides of the world’s tallest building – the Burj Khalifa – a bright spectacle which attracted thousands.
Over in London, thousands gathered in the city’s heart along the Thames to witness a dazzling 11-minute fireworks display to choreographed to electronic music. After the light show was over, the crowd leaned to tradition, singing “Auld Lang Syne” to herald in the new year.
Take a look at how people celebrated New Year's around the world:
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Sydney’s pyrotechnic spectacle was broadcast to a billion people while one million gathered along the city’s iconic harbour to watch the show.
In Dubai, New Year’s celebrations included an attempt to break a world record for the largest LED-illuminated facade. Approximately 70,000 LED panels decorated the sides of the world’s tallest building – the Burj Khalifa – a bright spectacle which attracted thousands.
Over in London, thousands gathered in the city’s heart along the Thames to witness a dazzling 11-minute fireworks display to choreographed to electronic music. After the light show was over, the crowd leaned to tradition, singing “Auld Lang Syne” to herald in the new year.
Take a look at how people celebrated New Year's around the world:
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