London stages the UK's largest annual New Year's Eve fireworks display over the River Thames.
The modern London fireworks event centers on the South Bank and the area around the London Eye. Fireworks are launched from the wheel, barges, and nearby bridges, creating a display visible along a broad stretch of the river. The event is organized by the Greater London Authority and is closely associated with the Mayor of London.
The celebration developed into a major ticketed spectacle in the 2000s. Big Ben's midnight chimes provide the traditional countdown, although the clock tower itself is officially named the Elizabeth Tower. The fireworks and chimes are broadcast internationally each year.
London's display is sometimes confused with Edinburgh's Hogmanay, another major British celebration. Edinburgh is famous for its street party and Scottish traditions, while London's signature event is the Thames-side fireworks show centered on the London Eye.