So you're looking for the best places to spend your New Year's Eve, huh? Well, you have come to the right place! You're in for a list full of sinful entertainment, fireworks, snow bunnies and so much more. You can't wait any longer can you? So let's get to it! If your city didn't make the list, then by all means, head to EventOrb.com to find local events in your city. Remember the list is in no particular order so bear that in mind. 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2, Let's get started!
Berlin, Germany- In Berlin, Germany, masses of people gather around the Bradenburg Gate for New year's Eve. In German history, the Brandenburg gate is a significant historical place. It is therefore no surprise that many Germans flock around this historical landmark to usher in the New Year. Rumors have it that a New Year's Eve party in Berlin tops a New Year's Eve in New York city! If you want to find out if those rumors are true, then Click Here to learn more.
Hong Kong, China-Hong Kong is known for hosting the world's biggest Chinese New Year's celebration. New Year's in Hong Kong, China consists of horse races, fireworks displays, elaborate floats, performances featuring costumed individuals and so much more! Many New Year's Eve revelers gather around the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui and along both sides of Victoria Harbour for the countdown to midnight. Expect to see a display of lights like no other. If you're looking for a memorable New Year's Eve, then Click Here to learn more.
Aspen, Colorado-Think snow bunnies, fortune 500 crowd, gourmet cuisines, and did i mention snow bunnies? If you don't mind the cold weather, then Aspen, Colorado is where you'll want to be for the New Year's Eve! And best of all, you can go skiing the next day. Click Here for more.
Las Vegas, Nevada. You've never heard of Sin city? Well, now is your time to find out, if you're brave enough. Think clubbing, gambling, and casinos, and stripping(no, silly, not that kind of stripping). They don't call Las Vegas sin city for nothing! At the stroke of midnight, people run out to the streets to welcome in the New Year and then return to their gambling, and drinking soon after. You can spend your New Year's on the strip or downtown at the Freemont Experience. The Strip has the mostly "singles" crowd while downtown has the older, less single people. If you're looking for a sinful New Year's then Las Vegas is the way to go. Click Here to learn more about New Year's in Vegas.
Miami, Florida- Think hot, hot, hot. Hot weather, hot men, hot women. What more do you need? Miami is the place to be for the thrill seeker looking for a warm place to usher in the New Year. Not surprisingly, Miami is the place to be for many Hollywood A-listers who are already accustomed to warm weather. Some party hot spots are the Delano, The setai and the Ganservoort South. .
New York, NY - The Big Apple! Can't have a New Years Eve list without adding the Big Apple to it. Millions of people around the world come in to watch the ball drop in Times Square, essentially the center of all the action. It may be cold during this time in New York, but it's sizzling hot in Times Square on December 31st. Get there early or be squared!Click Here to learn more about New Year's Eve in New York!
Barcelona, Spain-Fiesta all night long! Barcelonians have a 12 grape tradition, in which you surround yourself with your loved ones as the clock strikes 12 on New Year's Eve. According to ShermanTravel.com:The onset of 12am means a frantic race to stuff your face with 12 good-luck grapes – one for each stroke of midnight. You’d be wise to concentrate on the task at hand – if you succeed at this long-standing Spanish tradition, you’re ensured a year of prosperity and good luck (otherwise, it’s said you’ll have a month of bad luck for every uneaten grape). Once the last one is downed, crowds spill out into the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas, drawn by the pulsating music and chatter emanating from numerous bars and nightclubs. The action stays pumping until dawn – just in time to catch the first sunrise of the year on the beach, with some hot chocolate and churros in hand!
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil- Bikinis, Copacabana beach, and hot bodies are a few words that describe a Brazilian New Year's Eve. Copacabana beach is the place to be for the New Year's; millions gather at the this time to see fireworks displays that lite up the beach waters. Like Barcelonians, Brazilians have a New Year's Eve tradition of their own. At midnight you'll see people dressed in all white and throwing flowers into the beach water as a symbol of good luck.
Sydney, Australia. The Sydney harbour fireworks is a world famous display that millions of people around the world come to see each year and you can be a part of it. The Sydney Fireworks has been described as a "natural amphitheater" so you can imagine that Sydney's fireworks are nothing to be joked with. More than 1.2 million people gather around Sydney Harbour way before midnight;family Fireworks sometimes start at 9:00 pm so that the kids can also enjoy their New Year's Eve night. You can run home and tuck your kids in to make it back in time for the midnight fireworks.
Canada, Niagara Falls- New Year's Eve in Niagara falls is all about the setting of the world-famous waterfall. Parties are usually held in Queen Victoria Park and usually attracts thousands of people each year. A party in Niagara consists of food, drinks and the Niagara waterfalls, of course! Fireworks are held over the waterfalls at both nine and midnight. Once again, you can celebrate with your children and then later on celebrate with some friends at the stroke of midnight. Sounds like a great plan to me!