Sydney hosts the internationally famous New Year's Eve fireworks over Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The celebration centers on Sydney Harbour, where fireworks are launched from the Harbour Bridge, barges, and other locations around the water. The Opera House is also a prominent visual feature, making the event instantly recognizable in photographs and broadcasts around the world.
Sydney's location in the Southern Hemisphere and its time zone mean that its main midnight display occurs relatively early for viewers in Europe and the Americas. The city typically stages a family-oriented earlier display as well as the midnight fireworks, allowing children and families to participate before late night.
The event is sometimes incorrectly described as a fireworks show at the Opera House alone. The Opera House is part of the harbor panorama, but the bridge and the surrounding harbor form the central setting. The celebration also includes aerial effects, harbor vessels, and large crowds along the foreshore.