People release balloons to celebrate the New Year at the Prince Park Tower in Tokyo on January 1, 2016. More than 1,000 balloons were released, carrying with them new year wishes. (AFP Photo)
New Year's Eve fireworks erupt over Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House during the traditional fireworks show held at midnight early on January 1, 2016. (AFP Photo)
Fireworks explode around The Elizabeth Tower, also known as 'Big Ben' and the London Eye during New Year's celebrations in central London just after midnight on January 1, 2016. (AFP Photo)
Confetti display atop Times Square at Midnight during the Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2016 on December 31, 2015 in New York City. (AFP Photo)
