Jubilant scenes as revelers around the world celebrate the New Year
New Year’s Eve saw people across the world celebrate the start of 2020 with countdown parties and spectacular firework displays which took place amid a vibrant atmosphere.
Singer Alanis Morissette performs at a countdown party in the centre of New York to entertain crowds on New Year’s Eve. Photo: Shutterstock
At the heart of New York, Times Square sees hordes of people gather together as they wait in anticipation for the moment when the crystal ball drops to welcome in the New Year. Photo: Reuters
People in Kenya stand on the balconies of the Two Rivers Mall in the capital of Nairobi as they wait for the fireworks show to begin. Photo: EPA.
In Coin, close to the Spanish city of Malaga, people enjoy a festive as they head out to celebrate the New Year. Photo: AFP
Dutch people enjoy a fantastic firework display from the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Photo: AFP
The skies above Edinburgh in Scotlandare lit up by fireworks. Photo: PA
In central London people take in an impressive fireworks show to welcome in the New Year around the iconic London Eye. Photo: PA
In the Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya, children play with homemade firecrackers as they celebrate the start of 2020. Photo: AFP
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