Sydney hosts the famous New Year's Eve fireworks above the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
The event takes place around Sydney Harbour, with the bridge and the sail-shaped roof of the Sydney Opera House forming its best-known visual backdrop. The celebration includes a family fireworks display earlier in the evening and a major midnight fireworks show.
Sydney is among the first major cities to welcome January 1 because it uses Australian Eastern time and lies near the International Date Line's western side. Its timing makes the celebration especially prominent in global television coverage, although several Pacific locations enter the new year earlier.
The fireworks are coordinated with lighting, barges, and effects around the harbor. Large crowds gather at viewing areas throughout the city, while many others watch televised coverage. The event is organized by the City of Sydney in cooperation with emergency services and other public agencies.