As the world bid farewell to 2024 and welcomed the dawn of 2025, iconic cities across the globe lit up the night sky with breathtaking fireworks displays, ushering in the new year with joy and excitement. From the dazzling lights over Dubai’s skyline to the vibrant bursts in Singapore, Auckland, and Sydney, each location showcased its own spectacular celebration. These stunning firework shows not only illuminated the skies but also symbolized the hope and promise of a fresh start in the new year. Let’s take a look at the mesmerizing moments captured from these four cities, where the world gathered in unity and celebration.
Fireworks light up the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, three hours ahead of the main show at midnight in Sydney on New Year’s Eve on December 31, 2024. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)(AFP)Fireworks explode at the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, during the New Year’s Eve celebration, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)Fireworks explode during the New Year celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand, January 1, 2025. REUTERS/Patipat JanthongTOPSHOT – Fireworks light up the sky ushering in the New Year in Makati, Metro Manila on January 1, 2025. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP)Fireworks explode over the Marina Bay during the New Year celebrations in Singapore, December 31, 2024. REUTERS/Ore Huiying