If there’s ever a time for a party, it’s New Year’s Eve. This exciting time welcoming in the New Year is a fun tradition that’s celebrated differently and in fantastic ways around the world. Whether you’re looking for something a bit more musical, full-on party or something where you can just hang out with your friends, these are the best New Year’s Festivals worldwide this year. Time to book your tickets and start packing your bags.
North Pole Christmas In Ice New Year’s Eve Spectacular
Located in none other than the freezing state of Alaska, you can ring in the New Year with not just awesome fireworks that are counted down by Santa himself, but incredible ice sculptures and all the hot chocolate and food you could want. This is a great option for the family, as it’s certainly a unique experience for children.
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
If you want to ring in the New Year in this beautiful city in Scotland then this is the perfect option for you. This festival lasts three days leading up to New Year’s Eve and the backdrop of the stunning Edinburgh castle will only make take this party to a whole new level. You’ve got DJ’s and dancing, food and fun and come time for the fireworks, you’ll never see a more impressive background.
Rio Réveillon
When it comes to festivals and parties, it’s no secret that Brazil takes the cake. Therefore, it’s no surprise that their New Year’s Eve party is one that will rock you to your core and leave you with memories to last a lifetime. From dancing to delicious, traditional Brazilian food, you’ll see parades, clouds of colored powder being thrown in the air, live museum and come midnight, the most impressive fireworks you’ll ever see. There’s nothing quite like it.
Sydney New Year’s Eve
Some of the best New Year’s Eve festivals have the backdrop of some of the world’s most amazing sights. In Sydney, that would be none other than the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Each year, the festival chooses a different theme, which is what the entertainment is based off before then. From singing and dancing, to theatrical performances and more, you’ll finish up the evening with a breathtaking firework display behind the bridge.
Wakakusa Yamayaki
I think you can tell by the name of this festival it’s in Japan, in none other than the beautiful city of Nara. This celebration goes back to the 1700s and today, you’ll still see the participation of the local Buddhist monks, making this all the more impressive. With the beautiful and magical backdrop of Mount Wakakusa, this festival is sure to be unique and beautiful.
Losar
This three-day celebration in Nepal is one of the most important times of year for the Tibetans. This will be the most religious New Year’s celebration you’ll ever have, with speeches from none other than the Dalai Lama himself, as well as people singing and dancing in the streets and religious ceremonies daily. If the Dalai Lama doesn’t make New Year’s special, we don’t know what does.
New Year’s is celebrated differently everywhere and the world, and while they may all ring in the new year at a different time and with a different theme, the one thing that remains the same is the feeling of joy and togetherness.
