Edinburgh hosts the large four-day Hogmanay festival known for its New Year's Eve street party.
Hogmanay is the Scottish celebration of New Year's Eve, and Edinburgh's modern festival developed into a major international event. Its program has included a torchlight procession, concerts, a large street party, and a first-footing tradition after midnight. The exact schedule can change, and weather or public-safety conditions can lead to cancellations.
The festival is centered around Edinburgh's historic city center, with Princes Street and nearby streets forming the main public celebration area. Fireworks have traditionally been staged around midnight, using the city's skyline and castle as a backdrop.
Edinburgh is not the only Scottish city to celebrate Hogmanay. Glasgow, Aberdeen, and many smaller communities hold their own events. The distinctive four-day festival format and internationally famous street party identify Edinburgh's celebration.