New years eve 2016
New Year's Eve 2016 was a memorable one! Here are some highlights:
Celebrations around the world:
- In Times Square, New York City, over 1 million people gathered to watch the iconic ball drop, which was broadcast live on TV and online.
- In London, the London Eye was lit up with a special display, and fireworks exploded over the Thames River.
- In Paris, the Eiffel Tower was the focal point of the celebrations, with fireworks and music filling the air.
- In Sydney, Australia, the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge was the site of a massive fireworks display.
Notable events:
- The world bid farewell to 2016, a year marked by significant events such as the death of David Bowie, Prince, and Muhammad Ali, as well as the Brexit referendum and the US presidential election.
- The New Year's Eve celebrations were also marked by a sense of uncertainty and anxiety, as the world grappled with the implications of the election of Donald Trump as the next President of the United States.
Music and entertainment:
- The annual Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest broadcast featured performances by Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and other popular artists.
- The BBC's New Year's Eve concert in London featured a lineup of British musicians, including Coldplay, Ellie Goulding, and Kaiser Chiefs.
Food and drink:
- Many people around the world celebrated with traditional New Year's Eve foods, such as black-eyed peas for good luck, grapes for good fortune, and champagne toasts.
- Some popular New Year's Eve cocktails included the "Midnight Kiss" (champagne and cranberry juice) and the "New Year's Eve Sparkler" (champagne and sparkling wine).
Social media:
- The hashtag #HappyNewYear was trending on Twitter, with millions of people sharing their New Year's Eve experiences and well-wishes.
- Facebook and Instagram were filled with photos and videos of people celebrating around the world.
Overall, New Year's Eve 2016 was a night to remember, with people from all over the world coming together to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one.