Celebrations to welcome the new year 2024 kicked off in New Zealand with a spectacular fireworks display, while many countries around the globe will be holding their own events to welcome the New Year.
In New Zealand, thousands gathered at the Sky Tower in capital Auckland, the first major city in the world, to celebrate the new year.
A 10-second countdown projected onto the base of the tower kicked off the dazzling firework display, which drew cheers and applause from revellers.
2024 is here. New Zealand is the first country in the world to see 2024
2024 is here. New Zealand is the first country in the world to see 2024
Love to all the $XPR community pic.twitter.com/fXBST8iQEH
— Proton.Kiwi ⚛️ (@ProtonKiwi) December 31, 2023
Later, when the clock struck midnight, the highly-anticipated fireworks show at Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House lit up the city’s skyline to the sounds of cheers from excited spectators.
#BREAKING: Australia welcomes in the New Year with fireworks display in Sydney#Sydney #Australia #NewYear #NewYear2024 #HappyNewYear24 pic.twitter.com/iwI5anEIvV
— JUST IN | World (@justinbroadcast) December 31, 2023
Crowds had begun to gather since the morning to grab the best spot to watch the event. All nearby vantage points were reportedly full by 7pm local time.
