Sydney hosts the world-famous New Year's Eve fireworks over Sydney Harbour.
The celebration centers on Sydney Harbour, with the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House forming the best-known backdrop. The event includes multiple displays, including an earlier family fireworks program and the main midnight show. The harbor setting allows fireworks to be launched from barges, buildings, and the bridge area.
Sydney's position near the International Date Line means it is among the major cities to welcome the new calendar year early, though it is not the first inhabited place on Earth to reach midnight. The event is watched by large local crowds and an international television audience.
The bridge itself has also been used for visual effects, including a large illuminated “Eternity” sign in a celebrated display. Weather, safety controls, transport closures, and designated viewing areas are central parts of the modern celebration.