People around the world welcomed 2015, ringing in the new year with parties and well-wishes. From Asia to Europe, cities celebrated in style with fireworks that lit up the sky in bright colors.
Take a look at some of the most spectacular fireworks from across the globe.
Sydney
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New Years Eve midnight fireworks over Sydney Harbour, January 1, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.
Tokyo
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People are gathered as fireworks explode over the Yokohama port during new year celebrations in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Jan. 1, 2015.
Auckland, NZ
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Firework display from the top of the Sky Tower to welcome the New Year on January 1, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Wellington, NZ
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The New Year's Eve midnight fireworks display brings in the New Year on December 31, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. Wellington is the first capital city in the world to see in the New Year.
Hong Kong
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Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong on January 1, 2015. Just like previous years, the city's iconic skyline along Victoria Harbour will light up with an eight-minute pyrotechnic display, as tens of thousdands of partygoers will flock to the waterfront to celebrate.
Singapore
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Fireworks light up the skies as Singapore ushers in the New Year at the Marina Bay on January 1, 2015 in Singapore. Singapore is set to celebrate her 50th anniversary of independence in 2015 with a year long activity with theme for all Singaporeans to celebrate as one people.
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Kuala Lumpur
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A man watches fireworks explode over Malaysia's landmark Petronas Twin Towers during New Year celebrations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015.
North Korea
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North Koreans gather at the Kim Il Sung Square to watch a fireworks display as they usher in the new year, Thursday Jan. 1, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Philippines
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Fireworks light up the sky as Filipinos welcome the New Year Thursday, Jan.1, 2015 in Manila, Philippines. Traditionally Filipinos welcome the New Year with firecrackers, fireworks and almost anything to make the loudest noise possible.
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Vietnam
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Fireworks are seen displayed from Betexco tower, the tallest building at the financial district of Ho Chi Minh City for the New Year celebrations from the other bank of Saigon River on January 1, 2015.