New Year’s Eve is synonymous with fireworks; some displays have gone down in history as the most awe-inspiring. These spectacular shows have broken records, celebrated cultures, and innovated the art of pyrotechnics.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — From Sydney to Vladivostok, communities around the world have begun welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.

Fireworks displays are appearing in cities across the world to celebrate the arrival of 2025 in New Year's Eve celebrations. Fireworks are traditionally used to celebrate the New Year and other major events in cities across the world,

London's New Year's Eve fireworks event is set to go ahead at midnight despite concerns about high winds, a London mayor spokesperson said. They said ticketholders for the event and the "many millions watching around the world" were set for "a spectacular night of fireworks from the banks of the Thames to welcome in the new year".

POST Houston is hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration with cirque performers, DJs, a live cover band, and a firework show at midnight. You can also catch a laser show at 10:45 p.m. and 1 a.m. Tickets are required.