Cities large and small across the world prepare their own fireworks displays, concerts and other celebrations unique to their communities.
New Year Celebrations Around the World
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Fireworks explode over the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge during New Years Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia, Jan. 1, 2015.
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People release balloons beside the Tokyo Tower to celebrate the New Year during an annual countdown ceremony in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 1, 2015.
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Fireworks explode over the Victoria Harbor as celebrating the 2015 new year in Hong Kong, Jan. 1, 2015.
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Pro-democracy revelers carrying yellow umbrellas, symbol of the Occupy movement, chant slogans among the celebrating crowds moments after a New Year countdown event in Hong Kong, Jan. 1, 2015.