These Six Great Cities Of The World Celebrate New Year Virtually

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JAKARTA - The COVID-19 pandemic makes New Year's Eve celebrations around the world look different from previous years. The reason is that the world is implementing social restrictions to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. Even so, several major cities in the world do not lose their minds to keep celebrating this annual party.

Launching CNN, Thursday, December 31, many countries in the world are preparing options for virtual New Year celebrations. In the following, we summarize how major cities in many countries continue to celebrate the new year amid the pandemic.

London, England

London's iconic fireworks display over the River Thames was canceled this year. Especially since a new variant of COVID-19 was discovered in the UK. However, local authorities will continue to present a special broadcast on the BBC regarding the New Year celebrations. The goal is that every family remains enthusiastic about enjoying the New Year at home.

New York, United States (US)

Turning to the US, if Times Squere New York usually became a legendary place waiting for the turn of the year, now it cannot be done. Because the celebration at that place will be closed to the public.

However, Times Square's new year's celebration program can still be enjoyed through national broadcasts on several television stations. As a result, the audience can still see the splendor of the event while counting down the turn of the year.

Los Angeles, USA

Just like London, in Los Angeles, the US also canceled fireworks displays. However, locals can still watch the new year's countdown party virtually.

It's so special, the party waiting for New Year's Eve in Los Angeles will be enlivened by DJ Steve Aoki. Therefore, local authorities call this celebration "the largest virtual dance party on the West Coast."

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meanwhile, in Brazil, local authorities have canceled firework displays and restricted access to its beaches, including a party venue on Copacabana beach. These efforts are to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Instead, there will be celebration broadcasts virtually at that location.

Sydney, Australia

The Sydney government has canceled various public performances at New Year's Eve. In exchange, the owner of the policy will broadcast virtually a fireworks display. It's just that the event will be smaller over the Sydney harbor bridge at midnight.

Paris, France

Back in Europe, to be precise in France, all public events in the celebration of New Year's Eve in Paris were canceled by the policy owners. As a result, the local government then attempted to attend a virtual concert directly from the Notre Dame Cathedral to celebrate New Year's Eve.