New years eve 2018
New Year's Eve 2018! A night to remember, filled with excitement, celebration, and the countdown to midnight.
Here are some highlights from that special night:
Celebrations around the world:
- In Times Square, New York City, over 1 million people gathered to watch the iconic ball drop, while millions more watched on TV.
- In London, the famous Big Ben (now officially known as the Elizabeth Tower) was lit up in a special display.
- In Sydney, Australia, the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge was lit up with fireworks and a massive party.
- In Paris, the Eiffel Tower was the centerpiece of a spectacular fireworks display.
Music and performances:
- In Times Square, Mariah Carey performed a medley of her hits, including "Emotions" and "We Belong Together."
- In London, pop star Sam Smith performed a special concert in Trafalgar Square.
- In Sydney, Australian rock band 5 Seconds of Summer performed a high-energy set.
Countdown to midnight:
- In Times Square, the famous ball drop took place at 11:59 PM EST, with confetti and balloons filling the air.
- In London, the countdown began at 11:55 PM GMT, with a massive fireworks display lighting up the sky.
- In Sydney, the countdown started at 9:00 PM AEST, with a stunning fireworks display over the Harbour Bridge.
Champagne toasts and resolutions:
- People around the world raised their glasses of champagne (or sparkling cider, for those who preferred a non-alcoholic toast) to bid farewell to 2017 and welcome 2018.
- Many made resolutions for the new year, from fitness goals to personal growth and professional aspirations.
Notable events:
- The 2018 New Year's Eve celebration was marked by a few notable events, including a partial solar eclipse visible in parts of the world and a rare "Blue Moon" lunar eclipse.
- The celebration also coincided with the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.
Overall, New Year's Eve 2018 was a night to remember, filled with music, fireworks, and celebration as people around the world bid farewell to the old year and welcomed the new one.