Which New Year's Eve event in London is centered on fireworks along the River Thames near the London Eye?

London New Year's Eve fireworks is the event centered on fireworks along the River Thames near the London Eye.

The display takes place around midnight, with the London Eye serving as one of its most recognizable visual landmarks. Fireworks are launched from locations including barges on the river and areas near the wheel, creating a display visible across central London.

The modern large-scale event developed in the early twenty-first century and became a major televised celebration. Crowds gather along the Thames embankments and bridges, while many viewers watch from homes or public viewing areas.

The London fireworks should not be confused with the separate New Year's Eve role of Big Ben. Big Ben is the nickname commonly used for the Great Bell of the Palace of Westminster, while the fireworks event is staged around the river and London Eye.