The countdown for 2016 has already begun and it is not even Christmas yet. Many of us may not be staying home to welcome the New Year-and to help you find the best places to celebrate New Year's Day, we have compiled the hottest places, all you have to do is choose, thanks to Fodor's Travel.
Here are the best 5 places in the world to bring 2016.
New York City
Think about the yearly convergence of a million people in Times Square to see the ball drop, in which a 12-foot-wide crystal ball weighing nearly 12,000 pounds descends atop One Times Square and that stunning fireworks all over the place! Sure, it may not be for everyone but many people actually look forward to going to New York to the greet New Year each year.
Rio De Janeiro
Not only Rio is the place for all the insane carnivals, its New Year Celebration is also one of the bests in the world. Millions of people cram onto the two-and-a-half-mile stretch of sand to witness the fireworks that complement the scene and enjoy the wildest party. As part of their tradition, locals dress in white from head to toe and offer flowers to Yemanjá, goddess of the seas.
Sydney
Known for its location and the first major city where the clock hits midnight. Sydney also puts the biggest fireworks display in the world and does it twice, once at 9:00 p.m. and once when 12 midnight hits. There is also an air and water show featuring aerial acrobatics, an Aboriginal smoking ceremony that is said to cleanse bad spirits and a parage of colorful boats in the harbor.
Edinburg
This place celebrates one of the longest New Year party in the world and it lasts for three days. It commences on December 30 with a torchlight procession through the city and ends with a stunning fireworks finale, while New Year's Eve is all about massive street parties. At midnight, literally tons of fireworks explode over Edinburgh Castle while revelers sing "Auld Lang Syne" on the street.
London
Who can say no to London's New Year's celebration with the Big Ben chiming as 12 midnight strikes? Imagine paryting along Thames with the highlights happening at the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament (also known as the Palace of Westminster), and the Shard. This is a place to be!
You still haven't made up your mind yet? Consider hitting Hong Kong, Berlin, Las Vegas, Bahamas, New Orleans, Jost Van Dyke, Walt Disney World, Paris, Vienna, Amsterdam, Reykjavik, Miami, Cape Town, Bangkok, and Oahu.
Cheers to 2016!
