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Hello 2018: Ringing in the New Year around the globe

Parades, parties, performances and fireworks ushered in 2018 as people across the world gathered to celebrate the New Year.

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Image: NYC New Years Eve Celebration

New York

Maylynn Rodriguez cheers after the countdown in Times Square. 

— Go Nakamura / AP
Image: A couple kisses while they celebrate the New Year in Times Square in New York

A New York City police officer celebrates the New Year with a kiss in Times Square.

Times Square had the second-coldest New Year's Eve celebration on record and coldest in 100 years with temperatures dropping to nine degrees as the ball dropped.

— Amr Alfiky / Reuters
Image: NYC New Years Celebrations

Fireworks erupt as the clock strikes midnight in Times Square. 

— Seth Wenig / AP
Image: A couple embraces while they celebrate the New Year in Times Square in New York

A couple embraces in Times Square.

— Amr Alfiky / Reuters
Image: Revelers Brace Freezing Cold Temperatures in Times Square

Revelers brave freezing temperatures in Times Square. 

— Darren Ornitz / Reuters
Image: Rio de Janeiro New Years

Rio de Janeiro

People watch fireworks at Copacabana beach.

— Mauro Pimentel / AFP - Getty Images
Image: Revelers celebrate as female impersonator Gary Marion is lowered during the Red Shoe Drop, at Duval Street in Key West, Florida

Florida

Revelers celebrate as female impersonator Gary Marion, known as "Sushi," is lowered during the Red Shoe Drop, at Duval Street in Key West.

— Rob O'Neal / Florida Keys News Bureau via Reuters
Image: Fireworks Explode To Celebrate The New Year in the Coastal City of Valparaiso

Chile

Fireworks explode to celebrate the new year in the coastal city of Valparaiso.

— Rodrigo Garrido / Reuters
Image: New Year's Eve Celebration in Zurich

Switzerland

Fireworks light up the sky in Zurich. 

— Christian Merz / EPA
Image: Johannesburg

Johannesburg

People dance at Mary Fitzgerald Square. 

— Wikus De Wet / AFP - Getty Images
Image: New Year's Eve Celebration in The Hague

Netherlands

Fireworks explode over the Binnenhof in The Hague. 

— Sem Van Der Wal / EPA
Image: Germany New Year Celebrations

Germany

Fireworks explode over Frankfurt. 

— Andreas Arnold / AFP - Getty Images
Image: New Year's Eve celebration in Nairobi

Kenya

Fireworks light up the sky over the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi. 

— Daniel Irungu / EPA
Image: Berlin New Years Eve

Berlin

Fireworks light up the sky over the Brandenburg Gate. 

— Markus Schreiber / AP
Image: Thousands Gather In London To Ring In 2018 With Firework Celebrations

London

Fireworks explode over Big Ben and the London Eye. 

— Leon Neal / Getty Images
Image: New Years Celebration France

Paris

"2018" is projected on the Arc de Triomphe. 

— Guillaume Souvant / AFP - Getty Images
Image: New Years Eve Kremlin

Moscow

People take pictures as fireworks explode over the Kremlin. 

— Denis Tyrin / AP
Image: South Korea

South Korea

Two women attend celebrations in Seoul. 

— Kim Hee Chul / EPA
Image: Taiwan

Taiwan

Fireworks explode over a sign that reads, "Happiness and Good Condition Together" on the Taipei 101 building.

— Chiang Ying-ying / AP
Image: New Zealand

New Zealand

A small child watches a street entertainer during celebrations in Auckland.

New Zealand is one of the first major cities in the world to ring in the New Year.

— Dave Rowland / Getty Images
Image: Sydney

Sydney

Fireworks explode from the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House on Jan. 1, 2018.

— Scott Barbour / Getty Images
Image: Beijing

Beijing

A girl wears glasses that spell out 2018 during celebrations at Yongdingmen Gate on Dec. 31, 2017.

— Wu Hong / EPA
Image: Philippines

Philipppines

People celebrate at Eastwood mall in Manila. 

— Erik de Castro / Reuters
Image: Indonesia

Indonesia

A bride and groom laugh during a mass wedding held in celebration of the New Year in Jakarta on Dec. 31.

Hundreds took part in the ceremony held by the city government to help couples who can't afford a wedding.

— Dita Alangkara / AP
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India

A young woman poses for a photograph in Bhopal on Dec. 31.

Photos: Swimmers brave frosty waters for New Year's dips

— Sanjeev Gupta / EPA
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