New Zealand, Australia, and surrounding Pacific Islands were among the first places to ring in 2018 with fireworks displays, parties, and other festivities. Nearly 1.5 million people gathered to watch a rainbow fireworks display above Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge and opera house.
New Year Celebrations around the World
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Residents in fox masks participate in the Oji Fox parade to thank the outgoing and welcome the incoming year at the Oji Inari shrine in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 1, 2018.
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Fireworks light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during New Year's celebrations on Sydney Harbour, Australia, Jan. 1, 2018.