Away from the crowds of the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square, New York City typically rings in the new year with fireworks displays from Central Park to Coney Island. But for 2025, some had to cancel or change their plans due to ongoing drought conditions.

Another year has come and gone with a bang! Worldwide, people are getting ready to ring in the new year, but is it legal to light up fireworks in your area?

Fireworks displays are appearing in cities across the world to celebrate the arrival of 2025 in New Year's Eve celebrations. Fireworks are traditionally used to celebrate the New Year and other major events in cities across the world,