In past years, one million people crowded Sydney's harbour to watch fireworks that centre on the Sydney harbour bridge, but this year most had to watch on television as authorities urged residents to stay home. People line up to get into a nightclub on Thursday for New Year's Eve celebrations in Melbourne, Australia. People wearing face masks to protect against COVID-19 watch a drone show during New Year's Eve celebrations at a park in Manila, Philippines. Despite a surge in infections, the Gulf hub of Dubai pressed ahead with its mass New Year's Eve celebrations, including the annual fireworks show around the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower. Edinburgh Castle and the Balmoral clock tower are lit up as part of Hogmanay celebrations in Scotland.

Source: CBC News December 31, 2020 10:46 UTC