New Zealand, Australia, and surrounding Pacific Islands were among the first places to ring in 2018 with fireworks displays, parties, and other festivities. Nearly 1.5 million people gathered to watch a rainbow fireworks display above Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge and opera house.
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People take pictures as fireworks explode over the Kremlin, during New Year's celebrations in Moscow, Russia, Jan. 1, 2018.
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Revellers enjoy themselves during Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh, Scotland, Dec. 31, 2017.
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Fireworks light the sky over the Arc de Triomphe on the Champs Elysees Avenue in Paris as revellers take part in New Year's celebrations, Jan. 1, 2018.
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Iraqis celebrate during the New Year in Baghdad, Iraq, Jan. 1, 2018.