At Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks, which famous bridge is a central launch site and visual landmark?

At Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks, Sydney Harbour Bridge is a central launch site and visual landmark.

Sydney's celebration is staged around the harbour, with fireworks launched from barges, buildings, and the bridge. Its location makes the display visible from many waterfront vantage points, while the bridge and Sydney Opera House provide the instantly recognizable skyline seen in broadcasts and photographs.

The event includes more than the midnight display. Earlier fireworks are traditionally designed for families, and the program has also featured an aerial display and other performances. Exact schedules and effects change from year to year.

Sydney is among the first major cities to welcome the New Year because it uses Australian Eastern time. The date and time-zone relationship, rather than any claim that Sydney is literally the first place on Earth, explains why its celebrations are widely watched internationally.