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How Cities Around the World Rang in 2020: See the Stunning Photos from London, Tokyo & More

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January 01, 2019 09:40 AM
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Fireworks go off over the Pacific Ocean at a New Year's Eve celebration in Kapolei, Hawaii.

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London, England 

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Fireworks are on display in front of the London Eye in celebration of the New Year.

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Berlin, Germany

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Fireworks explode over the Brandenburg Gate on New Year's Eve.

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New Orleans, USA 

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Usher pops a bottle of champagne at celebrations in New Orleans on New Year's Eve.

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New York City, USA 

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The crowd celebrates as confetti falls at midnight on the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration in N.Y.C.

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Rome, Italy

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Multiple firework displays ring in 2020 in Italy's capitol.

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Sydney, Australia

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Fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House in the midnight display during New Year's Eve celebrations Down Under.

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Auckland, New Zealand

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Fireworks fly from the SkyTower during Auckland New Year's Eve celebrations.

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Tokyo, Japan

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People take photographs during the You Make Shibuya Countdown 2019-2020 event at Shibuya Crossing.

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Seoul, South Korea

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South Koreans perform on stage to celebrate 2020 at the Bosingak pavilion in Seoul, South Korea.

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Bali, Indonesia

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Fireworks ignite over Bali's Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park.

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Hong Kong

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Protesters hold up their hands to symbolize the five demands of the pro-democracy movement as New Year's fireworks light up the sky during a demonstration in Hong Kong.

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Singapore

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Drones form the year '2020' as fireworks go off at Marina Bay.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Even more fireworks go off above the Petronas Twin Towers during New Year's Eve celebrations.

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Bangkok, Thailand

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The skies light up over the Chao Phraya River during the festivities in Bangkok.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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A lighting display shimmers at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Moscow, Russia

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The Kremlin is framed by fireworks during Russia's New Year's Eve party.

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Paris, France

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The Arc de Triomphe is illuminated as DJs Mademoiselle Caro and Mr Bonus play on the Champs-Élysées

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London, England

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The London Eye Ferris wheel is the center of festivities in England on Tuesday night.

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