International Desk, Dec 31 (EFE).- Across Europe, New Year’s Eve 2026 featured spectacular celebrations, blending historic traditions with modern festivities.
Cities geared up for unforgettable nights with London hosting an iconic fireworks display over the Thames, near the London Eye, accompanied by the chime of Big Ben.
Paris focused on the Champs-Élysées, where a massive light and sound show paved the way to midnight, drawing huge crowds.
Berlin’s Silvester party at the Brandenburg Gate remained one of the continent’s largest free open-air events, featuring live music and a colossal fireworks and lights show.
Madrid, as it is customary, centered its celebration on the Puerta del Sol, where thousands gather to perform the Spanish tradition of eating twelve grapes for good luck with each clock chime at midnight.EFE
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