Sydney, considered the New Year capital of the world, held a colorful celebration that included a moment of silence for the victims of the Bondi Beach attack.

Many cities and towns will host fireworks shows to celebrate the new year. Here's where you can watch them throughout Massachusetts.

The celebration includes a 12-minute New Year's Eve activation designed to be modern, inclusive and accessible. A digital drone peach will light up the sky over Downtown and Midtown, followed by fireworks launched from multiple sites at the same time, creating what the city calls a shared midnight moment for all Atlantans.

The waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach hasn't celebrated with fireworks for the New Year since 2017, but this year the sky will look and sound different.

Want to ring in 2026 with a bang? Here are five ways to celebrate New Year's Eve with fireworks in Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Punta Gorda.

Watch live video coverage of the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney, as Australians celebrate the arrival of 2026.

Chicago gears up for New Year's Eve with free fireworks over the River and live performances. See more event details inside.

The Dutch mark New Year’s Eve with oliebollen, deep-fried dough balls whose roots trace back to ancient Germanic midwinter rites. According to folklore, eating the fatty pastries offered protection from the fearsome goddess Perchta, who was said to punish those who failed to feast during Yule.