The annual Hogmanay street party held along Princes Street and the Royal Mile takes place in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is a major New Year celebration involving concerts, processions, street events, and fireworks. The Scottish word Hogmanay refers to New Year’s Eve and its associated customs, although the exact origin of the word remains uncertain. Edinburgh’s modern festival developed into an internationally known event during the late twentieth century.
The celebration is distinct from smaller local Hogmanay customs throughout Scotland. Traditional practices associated with the season include first-footing, in which the first person to enter a household after midnight is thought to influence the household’s luck. The city’s organized events have changed format over time, but Edinburgh remains strongly identified with the public festival.