Fireworks Across The World Welcome New Year

Nations and buildings were lit-up and decorated as people came out to welcome New Year.

Revelers in India on the eve of New Year ready to welcome the New Year. (PTI Photo)

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)
Fireworks are seen over the city's skyline in Hong Kong on January 1, 2016. (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)

Pakistanis set off fireworks as they celebrate New Year's Day in Lahore on January 1, 2016. (AFP Photo)
People gather on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris before celebrating the New Year in Paris on December 31. (AFP Photo)
Fireworks explode around the London Eye during the New Year celebrations in central London just after midnight 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)
People watch fireworks during New Years celebrations at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on January 1. (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)