Every year on the evening of December 31, various celebrations are held around the world to welcome the new year. If you're planning to celebrate this year's New Year's Eve holiday in the United States, here are 25 cities where you can't miss the Chinese New Year's Eve event
1. times square, new york city
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New York's Times Square is one of the liveliest places to celebrate Chinese New Year's Eve in the United States, the annual New Year's Eve countdown crystal ball drop ceremony is world-famous, and in previous years, millions of people have gathered in Times Square**, and finally confetti and fireworks effects will be sprinkled from the roofs of surrounding buildings, welcoming the new year with revelers from all over the world.
2. los angeles, ca
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Los Angeles is also one of the great places to celebrate the New Year in the United States. Hollywood's clubs host star-studded events that are perfect for star-chasers. There is also a family-friendly Marina del Rey Chinese New Year's Eve party that starts in the evening, where there are not only food and play, live performances, but also a variety of activities suitable for children, and there are countdown and fireworks displays in the evening.
In addition, the Rose Parade held in Pasadena on New Year's Day is also an annual local event, and is known as the three major New Year's celebrations in the United States, along with the countdown ball in New York Times Square and the Las Vegas New Chinese New Year's Eve Fireworks Display. The 2024 Rose Parade will take place on January 1.
3. chicago, il
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If you're looking to unwind during the New Year, Chicago is the place to be. Navy Pier hosts a Chinese New Year's Eve event with the iconic New Year's Eve fireworks display over Lake Michigan. In addition, the Lincoln Park Zoo will be lit up with millions of lights to celebrate the New Year.
4. san francisco, ca
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Chinese New Year's Eve in San Francisco is also very lively, with the biggest New Year's Eve celebrations in Northern California, where you can enjoy the dazzling fireworks show on the shore near the Ferry Building and the San Francisco Bay Bridge, or book a table at the Bay Area View Restaurant, or book a fireworks cruise party. It's also a great way to see the fireworks up close from the rooftops of buildings near Twin Peaks or Embarcadero.
5. walt disney world, orlando, fl
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Spending Chinese New Year's Eve at Walt Disney World in Orlando is also a very memorable experience. There are dance parties, festivals, and fireworks displays. Friends can enjoy a meal at Disney's Contemporary Resort's California Grill restaurant while watching the fireworks display.
6. las vegas, nv
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For party enthusiasts, Las Vegas is a rare Chinese New Year's Eve destination. On Chinese New Year's Eve, the entire strip avenue is transformed into a large block party stage that can accommodate 300,000 people to celebrate together. After the New Year's Eve countdown, there will be a wonderful fireworks display, and the lively atmosphere is not lost to the ball in Times Square.
7. dallas, tx
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The NYE New Year's Eve celebration in Dallas is complete with Reunion Tower's annual 360-degree fireworks display, which lights up the Dallas night sky at midnight and can be seen near downtown Dallas or City Hall Square. Friends can also join the NYELECTRIC party at W Dallas Hotel's rooftop bar on the 33rd floor and party while enjoying the spectacular fireworks with DJ Countdown.
8. miami, fl
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Miami's beach city has a great nightlife, and there are plenty of options to celebrate Chinese New Year's Eve. Fireworks can be seen on both South Beach and Miami Beach, and there are plenty of nightclubs that host Chinese New Year's Eve parties, or have fun choosing to join NYE parties on cruise ships.
9. denver, co
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Denver, next to the Rocky Mountains, is a winter skiing mecca, and at 9 p.m. and early morning on Chinese New Year's Eve, there will be two rooftop fireworks shows at the 16h Street Mall downtown, which will be synchronized with the live DJ**, in addition to mascots, balloon twisting, magic juggling and other performances.
10. atlanta, ga
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Atlanta is a budget-friendly city for those who want to enjoy fireworks, food, entertainment and more at a low cost on Chinese New Year's Eve.
11. san diego, ca
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San Diego, Southern California, is also a budget-friendly city, with plenty of New Year's Eve parties at hotels, cruise ships, and LEGOLAND if you have children.
12. washington, d.c.
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Chinese New Year's Eve in Washington, D.C., is also very lively, with dances, parties, entertainment, food, and fireworks. There will be celebrations for everything you can think of. Those who want to experience the New Year's celebration in the suburbs can also join the family-friendly first night celebration in Old Town Alexandria.
13. new orleans, la
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If you just want to witness the New Orleans New Year's Eve party, then just go to Jackson Square, on Chinese New Year's Eve, a large number of people will flock to the streets of Bourbon to celebrate, live ** performances, etc., the countdown is over, "baby new year" will fall from the roof of the Jax Brewery, everyone can watch the fireworks display on the banks of the Mississippi River.
14. honolulu, hi
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Honolulu, Hawaii is also a place to celebrate the New Year, where you can attend the Waikiki Starlight Luau Hawaiian Heritage Celebration Party at the Hilton and witness the Chinese New Year's Eve party on Moana Avenue at Aloha Tower Marketplace with food truck snacks, motorized rides, live** and DJ stage. You can also get up close and personal with the fireworks from the rooftops of Dolphin Star or Star of Honolulu.
15. san antonio, tx
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San Antonio's official New Year's Eve celebrations will take place in the heart of the city, and from 6 p.m. to midnight, the entire downtown area will be filled with block parties, with multiple live** shows, fireworks displays, and more on the streets around Market Street, Hemisfair Civic Park, and Arneson River Theatre.
16. nashville, tn
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Nashville's NYE New Year's Eve Gala takes place at the Broadway Observation Deck and features hours of live performances featuring superstars from around the world and many well-known bands, as well as fireworks displays and the city's iconic midnight note drop ceremony to celebrate the New Year. Friends who can't be there can also broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+.
17. lake tahoe, nv & ca
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New Year's Eve at Lake Tahoe is also interesting, such as the Paradise Hill Resort's New Year's Eve party, which features live**, ice sculptures, other entertainment and fireworks, as well as a "gondola ball drop" ceremony similar to the ball drop in New York's Times Square at midnight. The Olympic House in Squaw Valley also has a family-friendly New Year's Eve party.
18. philadelphia, pa
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One of Philadelphia's most popular New Year's Eve events is the New Year's Eve fireworks display at the Delame River Waterfront, one at 6 p.m. and one at midnight. There is also the annual Mummers Parade on New Year's Day, and a grand New Year's fireworks display at 6pm.
19. birmingham, al
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Birmingham is ranked fifth on the list of cities to celebrate New Year's Eve in the United States in terms of spend, and 22nd in terms of entertainment, making it a good value destination. Whether it's food,** or other shows, the Magic City has plenty to offer.
20. seattle, wa
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Coming to Seattle for New Year's Eve can be an unforgettable experience, but the city is not low on spend. The city's landmark, Space Needle, will have a colorful fireworks display on Chinese New Year's Eve, which can be seen in the surrounding area.
21. louisville, ky
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Louisville's Chinese New Year's Eve is a 4th st Live celebration party in the downtown area, with plenty of live performances and DJs to liven up the atmosphere, as well as balloons and confetti drops at midnight. Various hotel restaurants in the area also hold their own New Year's parties.
22. virginia beach, va
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Chinese New Year's Eve in Virginia Beach offers great value for money, from fireworks displays to rooftop parties, from upscale dinners to midnight cruises. There are all kinds of Chinese New Year's Eve celebrations.
23. tampa, fl
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Tampa is also a great place to celebrate the New Year. Armature Works' annual NYE festival features a riverside party and fireworks with downtown Tampa in the background, and a special experience to watch the fireworks in full bloom by water taxi.
24. houston, tx
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The New Year's celebrations in Houston are also very lively, and parents with children can go to the aquarium, children's museum, and other early New Year's Eve celebrations. Post Houston also hosts fireworks shows, circus-style shows, **DJs and other lively NYE parties.
25. portland, or
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Portland is located in the duty-free state of Oregon, so it's also a great deal to celebrate the New Year, and you can also stop by and buy some shopping. Fireworks at Mount Hood, a cruise party on the Columbia River, a champagne ball at a Hilton. You'll always find something to do in Rose City.
What are the fun and interesting New Year's Eve celebrations held in the cities where you are friends?Feel free to share it in the comments!
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