Auckland welcomes 2024 with Sky Tower fireworks

As the world bids farewell to 2023, celebrations have already begun in various parts, starting with Auckland, New Zealand. The residents of Auckland embraced the arrival of the New Year with a spectacular display of fireworks at the iconic Sky Tower, the tallest structure in New Zealand. While it's still a few hours away from New Year's in India, the festivities have already commenced in regions that usher in the New Year first.

Moving across the globe, Sydney, Australia, is gearing up for its renowned midnight fireworks display and light show at the Sydney Harbor Bridge. City officials anticipate an audience of over 400 million people worldwide tuning in for this iconic celebration. In anticipation of the event, state government officials have deployed an increased police presence across Sydney to ensure the safety of the massive crowd expected to gather along the harbor foreshore.

Meanwhile, in New York's Times Square, preparations are underway to welcome thousands of revelers for the annual New Year's Eve celebration. Mayor Eric Adams assured the public of safety, stating that there is "no significant threat" to the festivities, as the city readies for a joyous ushering in of the New Year in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.