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NEW YORK - As the world rings in the New Year with fireworks and festivities, LiveNOW from FOX is giving you a front seat to those celebrations from the comfort of your home or phone. It's Wednesday, Dec. 31, and you can be a part of New Year’s Eve countdowns and celebrations in several time zones.

See global New Year's Eve celebrations for 2026 from around the world, including eye-popping fireworks displays from Hong Kong, Dubai, Paris and other major world cities.

Many locations around the world will ring in 2026 before America joins the party. Watch the celebrations live.