World's Best New Year's Eve Parties : Holidays : Travel Channel
ONCE IN A LIFETIME NEW YORK CITY
Sure, it's an obvious one, but who wouldn't want to be a part of that
party just once in their lives? Head to One Times Square where that
famous New Year's Eve Ball, weighing in at 11,875 pounds (5386
kilograms), is lit at 6pm to kick off festivities, televised to more
than a billion people worldwide, which include fabulous live
performances (this year – Nick Jonas). The ball starts its descent at
11.59pm and, at the stroke of midnight, 2016 fires up in lights above
Times Square, confetti showers down from the rooftops and fireworks
3. HARBOUR HONG KONG
Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour puts on a charming light show every
night of the year, so you can just imagine the scale of the lightshow on
New Year's Eve. Head to the waterfront (or to the water – you can
cruise the harbour for an immersive experience) for a massive
pyromusical display, culminating in a wild display of fireworks as the
hour ticks over. You can also go online to write a message to your loved
ones which will be broadcast live on Hong Kong's YouTube channel.
4. CITY OF LIGHT PARIS
The City of Light is a lushly romantic spot to ring in the new year.
If you're looking to celebrate with the crowds, head to the
Champs-Elysees for a thriving street party and fireworks over L'Arc de
Triomphe. For a more low-key version, arm yourself with good champagne
and a handful of papillotes (chocolates that pop like a Christmas
cracker when you unwrap them) and head to Montmarte, which still affords
good views of the fireworks. See
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