Picture this: midnight strikes, fireworks explode overhead, and you’re standing somewhere that makes your friends back home deeply jealous. That’s the power of picking the right spot for New Year’s Eve.
I’ve put together this guide specifically for those who want more than a basic hotel party. You’ll find snowy mountain towns where locals outnumber tourists, tropical beaches where parties last until sunrise, and secret rooftop bars that don’t show up on TripAdvisor. These destinations range from $50 hostels to $5,000 luxury suites. Each one offers something special that January 1st at home can’t match.
1. New York City, USA
New York throws America’s most iconic New Year’s party, and you’ve got 2 ways to experience it: freeze with a million people in Times Square or find the insider spots where locals actually celebrate. I’ve done both, and honestly, the locals have it figured out.
Times Square celebration logistics
Let me save you from a rookie mistake: if you’re doing Times Square, you need to arrive by 3 PM. Yes, that means standing in place for nine hours. The NYPD starts closing access points around 4 PM, and by 6 PM, you’re completely locked out. Pack hand warmers, and bring snacks in your pockets.
The pens operate on a one-way system. Once you leave, you can’t return. No exceptions, not even for emergencies. The weather typically hovers around 30°F, but the wind chill makes it feel like 15°F. Dress in layers you can’t remove because there’s nowhere to put them.
Best viewing spots in Manhattan
Skip Times Square entirely and head to the Brooklyn Bridge around 11 PM. You get Manhattan’s skyline, multiple firework shows, and the actual ability to move your limbs. The pedestrian walkway stays open, though it gets packed by 11:30.
| Location | Arrival Time | View Quality | Crowd Level | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Bridge | 11:00 PM | Excellent | Heavy | Free |
| Top of the Rock | 9:00 PM | Perfect | Moderate | $55 |
| 230 Fifth Rooftop | 8:00 PM | Great | Reserved only | $650 |
| Roosevelt Island | 10:30 PM | Good | Light | Free |
Central Park’s Bow Bridge offers a romantic alternative. Police don’t close it, locals bring thermoses of spiked cocoa, and you can see 4 different neighborhood firework shows simultaneously.
Upscale hotel parties in NYC
The Rainbow Room books out in September, but here’s an insider move: the Press Lounge at Ink48 releases last-minute tables December 28th. It’s $650 per person, includes open bar, and you’re literally above the madness with heated outdoor space.
The Mandarin Oriental’s MObar offers $1,200 tickets that include a room for the night. Sounds steep until you realize Ubers surge to $400 and every hotel triples its rates anyway. Their 35th-floor views beat any street-level experience.
2. London, United Kingdom
London puts on Europe’s most spectacular English-speaking celebration, with fireworks launching from the Thames while Big Ben chimes midnight.
The official show requires tickets, but I’ve discovered plenty of ways to celebrate without fighting the lottery system. From Primrose Hill picnics to Mayfair members’ clubs, London offers every flavor of New Year’s excess.
Thames riverbank fireworks
London’s official fireworks launch from the London Eye, but only 100,000 ticketed spectators get riverside access. Tickets go on sale in September through the Mayor’s office website and sell out in minutes. They cost $45, and you’re assigned a viewing zone you can’t leave.
I’ve found 3 ways around this system. Primrose Hill stays open and free, though you’ll hike 20 minutes uphill in the dark with thousands of others. Hampstead Heath’s Parliament Hill offers similar views with half the crowds. My favorite? The Horniman Museum gardens in Forest Hill, south London locals’ secret with clear sightlines to the Thames.
Primrose Hill viewing spots
Arrive at Primrose Hill by 9 PM or forget it. The summit fills first, but the western slope actually offers better photo angles. Bring a camping chair; the ground turns to mud by midnight from thousands of feet.
The Regent’s Park entrance closes at 10:30 PM, forcing everyone through the St. John’s Wood side. This creates bottlenecks that can trap you for 30 minutes. Use the Elsworthy Road entrance instead — it stays clearer.
3. Dubai, UAE
Dubai doesn’t understand the concept of “too much”, and on New Year’s Eve, that’s exactly what you want. Whether you’re watching from the desert, a yacht, or the world’s tallest building, Dubai guarantees Instagram content your friends won’t believe.
Burj Khalifa fireworks experience
Dubai breaks records every year, and the Burj Khalifa show involves lasers, projections, and fireworks synchronized across a 4-minute spectacle. Downtown Dubai opens to the public from 4 PM, but premium spots fill by 6 PM.
The Dubai Mall fountains offer front-row seats if you book a restaurant table. Thiptara’s terrace tables ($450 minimum spend) put you literally above the water. Abd El Wahab’s balcony requires $575 per person, but includes Lebanese feast courses timed between fountain shows.
Luxury hotel galas in Dubai
Atlantis The Palm goes completely overboard: $3,000 per couple includes an overnight stay, access to three party zones, Gordon Ramsay’s special menu, and beachfront seating for their private fireworks. They spend $1.5 million on the pyrotechnics alone.
The Four Seasons Jumeirah throws a more intimate affair. Their $1,200 package includes spa access on December 31st, helping you recover before the party starts. The rooftop Mercury Lounge gives you 3 different firework shows: Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, and Palm Jumeirah.
4. Paris, France
Paris scaled back official fireworks after some unfortunate incidents, but the city’s New Year’s energy just shifted to street level.
The Champs-Élysées becomes one massive outdoor party where champagne flows freely and strangers kiss at midnight. It’s chaotic, romantic, and surprisingly affordable if you know where to position yourself.
Between Place de la Concorde and Arc de Triomphe, 300,000 people dance, drink champagne, and kiss strangers at midnight.
Tip
Book dinner at L’Atelier Étoile de Joël Robuchon before 10 PM. You’ll eat Michelin-starred food, then walk straight into the party zone while others fight metro crowds. The restaurant’s side entrance lets you bypass police checkpoints.
Seine River cruises
Seine dinner cruises seem touristy until you’re floating past the illuminated Eiffel Tower with champagne in hand. Bateaux Parisiens charges $680 for their gala cruise, but here’s a hack: their late-departure sightseeing boat (11:15 PM) costs $125 and still catches midnight on the water.
The absolute best option nobody knows: Ducasse sur Seine, Alain Ducasse’s electric boat restaurant. It’s $1,000 per person, silent enough to hear church bells at midnight, and limited to 100 guests.
Eiffel Tower viewing restaurants
Every restaurant with Tower views triples prices on New Year’s Eve, except Les Ombres. This Musée Quai Branly rooftop books a $260 menu that’s actually worth it. Request table 23 or 24 (they’re in the corner with unobstructed views).
- Monsieur Bleu: $470, Art Deco interior, Tokyo Palace location
- Café de l’Homme: $680, Trocadéro gardens, front-row Tower views
- L’Oiseau Blanc: $890, Peninsula Paris, only rooftop with heaters
- Girafe: $575, seafood focus, Instagram-famous terrace
5. Edinburgh, Scotland
The Scots invented New Year’s traditions that the rest of us copy, and they still do it better. Between the street ceilidhs, castle fireworks, and whisky flowing like water, you’ll understand why Scots call it “Hogmanay”, not “New Year’s.”
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay makes every other New Year’s celebration look lazy. It’s a 3-day festival ending January 1st with the Loony Dook, where thousands jump into the frozen Firth of Forth. The Scots don’t mess around with celebration.
The Street Party ticket ($70) gets you into Princes Street from 9 PM. But here’s what they don’t advertise: residents can bring 1 guest free with proof of address. Make friends with locals on the Edinburgh Reddit page, seriously, they’re incredibly welcoming to visitors who show genuine interest.
Castle views for midnight
Edinburgh Castle shoots fireworks from the ramparts, visible across the city. Most tourists pack Princes Street, but locals know Calton Hill gives you Castle views plus panoramic fireworks from every neighborhood.
6. Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik celebrates New Year’s like Vikings with modern explosives. Every single resident becomes a pyromaniac, launching personal fireworks for 2 hours straight. Add community bonfires, Northern Lights potential, and hot springs at midnight, and you’ve got a celebration that feels both ancient and futuristic.
Icelanders light massive bonfires on New Year’s Eve to burn away evil spirits. Each neighborhood builds its own, and everyone’s welcome. The biggest burns in Ægisíða, starting at 8:30 PM. Locals sing folk songs, and there’s always brennivín (Icelandic schnapps) passing around.
Northern Lights viewing spots in Iceland
Clear skies on New Year’s mean Northern Lights dancing above fireworks. Perlan Museum‘s observation deck stays open until 2 AM with hot chocolate service. Entry costs $42, but you’re warm with guaranteed views if the aurora appears.
Free alternatives require driving 20 minutes outside Reykjavik. Grótta lighthouse attracts photographers but gets crowded. The Reykjanes Peninsula offers darker skies and natural hot springs to warm up between aurora hunting.
Iceland geothermal spa experiences
The Blue Lagoon runs a New Year’s package including transport, midnight champagne toast in the water, and Northern Lights wake-up calls. It’s $485, books out in October, but they release cancellations on December 28th.
Sky Lagoon, the newer option, offers infinity pool views over the Atlantic. Their seven-step ritual includes a cold plunge at midnight, surprisingly popular with locals who swear it brings good fortune.
Fireworks viewing locations downtown
Reykjavik goes absolutely insane with fireworks. Not a professional show, literally every single resident launches their own. It’s chaos, it’s magical, and it lasts 2 straight hours.
| Location | Height | Access | Crowd Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallgrímskirkja church | 74.5m | $13 ticket | 200 max |
| Öskjuhlíð hill | 61m | Free, walk up | Thousands |
| Perlan dome | 25m | $25 ticket | 300 max |
| Harpa concert hall | Ground | Free outside | Moderate |
7. Prague, Czech Republic
Prague offers Europe’s best New Year’s value: gorgeous medieval setting, minimal tourists, and beer cheaper than water.
Prague’s Old Town Square hosts free concerts from 2 PM until 1 AM. Czech bands, mulled wine stands, and the Astronomical Clock chiming midnight while fireworks explode overhead. The square packs 100,000 people, but the atmosphere stays friendly.
Tip
Get there by 10 PM for breathing room. The Týn Church steps offer elevation above the crowd. Locals bring sparklers to light at midnight. Buy yours from the Vietnamese convenience stores, not tourist stands charging triple.
Petřín Tower fireworks viewing
Petřín Tower, Prague’s mini Eiffel Tower, sells 300 tickets for its observation deck party. At 299 meters elevation, you’re above the city’s smoke and chaos. Tickets cost $31, include champagne, and sell out in November.
The tower’s gardens stay open and free. Bring a blanket, claim a spot by 10:30 PM, and you’ll have the same view as ticket holders, just colder. The funicular runs until 1 AM, saving you the uphill climb.
River cruise parties on the Vltava
Prague Boats runs 90-minute cruises for $145, including dinner and drinks. The route passes under Charles Bridge at midnight while fireworks reflect in the water.
8. Vienna, Austria
Vienna celebrates New Year’s with the elegance you’d expect from the waltz capital. The city center transforms into the Silvesterpfad (New Year’s Trail) with classical concerts, ballroom dancing, and champagne toasts in palace ballrooms.
Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concert is the impossible ticket: distributed by lottery a year in advance. But Vienna hosts 50+ classical concerts on New Year’s Eve. Musikverein’s other halls offer same-night programs for $125-370.
Schönbrunn Palace stages Strauss concerts in the Orangery. It’s touristy at $120, but watching “The Blue Danube” where emperors once danced while sipping Austrian sekt? Worth every dollar.
Vienna City Hall New Year celebrations
Rathausplatz transforms into the Wiener Silvesterpfad (Vienna New Year’s Trail) with 12 stages across the city center. Free admission, genres from waltz to electronic. The City Hall projects countdown animations on its facade, visible from anywhere in the square.
Food stands sell Silvester-Krapfen (jam donuts) and Feuerzangenbowle (flaming punch). The mayor gives a speech nobody listens to, then fireworks launch from the roof. It’s wonderfully democratic — millionaires and students drinking together.
Hofburg Palace hosts the Kaiserball (Imperial Ball) with 2,000 guests in the same halls where Habsburg emperors celebrated. Tickets start at $305 for standing room, $620 for tables. Ball gowns and tuxedos are mandatory.
9. Rome, Italy
Rome celebrates New Year’s with typical Italian chaos: no official organization, just spontaneous street parties erupting across piazzas. Romans throw old possessions from windows at midnight (seriously, watch your head), feast until dawn, and turn ancient monuments into party backdrops.
Rome’s main celebration happens at Piazza del Popolo with free concerts from 9 PM. Italian pop stars you’ve never heard of, but 50,000 Romans sing along to every word.
The Colosseum doesn’t host events, but fireworks launched from Aventine Hill create a backdrop that photographers dream about. Via dei Fori Imperiali gives you Colosseum views without leaving the party zone.
Tip
Book a table at Aroma Restaurant (Palazzo Manfredi’s rooftop) for $790 prix fixe. It’s excessive, but you’re eating Michelin-starred food while watching fireworks explode behind the Colosseum. Tables 12-14 face the monument directly.
Rooftop terraces near Pantheon
Terrazza Borromini offers Pantheon views for $470, including dinner and champagne. The baroque church dome frames fireworks perfectly. They only book 40 seats, mostly going to hotel guests at Eitch Borromini.
- Hotel Artemide: $370, 360-degree terrace, Termini area
- Singer Palace: $575, Campo de’ Fiori views, newest option
- Palazzo Manfredi: $790, Colosseum views, mentioned above
- First Roma Arte: $525, Via del Corso location, heated pergola
10. Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo splits between sacred and profane: solemn temple ceremonies alongside Shibuya’s crushing street party. You can ring temple bells to cleanse sins, then join 100,000 people screaming at neon screens.
Japanese temples ring bells 108 times at midnight to cleanse the previous year’s sins. Senso-ji in Asakusa draws crowds, but smaller temples offer intimate experiences. Tennō-ji in Yanaka lets visitors ring the bell themselves after monks complete the ceremony.
Tip
Arrive by 11 PM to receive amazake (sweet sake) and queue for bell-ringing. The monks explain each ring’s meaning if you ask. It’s meditative, moving, and completely different from Western celebrations.
Traditional Ozoni Experiences in Tokyo
Ozoni, a special New Year’s soup, varies by region. Tokyo-style uses clear broth with chicken and mitsuba herbs. Restaurants serving ozoni after midnight:
| Restaurant | Price | Style | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kozasa | $20 | Traditional Tokyo | Ueno |
| Kagurazaka Ishikawa | $147 | Kaiseki course | Kagurazaka |
| Narisawa | $253 | Modern interpretation | Minami-Aoyama |
| Tsukiji Hongwanji | $5 | Temple cafeteria | Tsukiji |
Best rooftop bars in Roppongi
Roppongi Hills Mori Tower’s Sky Deck (open-air helipad) hosts 300 people for $100, including drinks. You’re 270 meters up, seeing Mount Fuji if clear. Tokyo Tower lights special patterns at midnight visible from here.
Two Rooms in Omotesando books tables for $200 minimum. Their terrace overlooks both Shibuya and Shinjuku’s skylines. The international crowd means an English-speaking company if you’re solo traveling.
11. Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor becomes the world’s most dramatic stage for fireworks, with skyscrapers and barges creating a 360-degree light show.
The entire city stops to watch, whether from harbourside, rooftops, or traditional junk boats. It’s Asia’s most accessible spectacle: English-speaking, efficient transport, and endless viewing options.
Hong Kong’s harbor fireworks are Asia’s best, launching from barges and skyscrapers simultaneously. The show lasts 12 minutes with synchronized music broadcast on the radio. Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront is free but requires arriving by 6 PM for front-row spots.
Tip
Book harbor-view restaurant tables in August. Aqua (29th floor of One Peking) charges $498 for Italian-Japanese fusion with unobstructed views. Hutong (28th floor) offers northern Chinese cuisine for $434 with arguably better angles.
Rooftop bars in Central
Ozone Bar at the Ritz-Carlton sits 484 meters high, being the world’s highest bar. Cover charge is $160, including two drinks. The outdoor terrace is closed in the wind, so check the weather before committing.
- Sevva: $109 cover, 25th floor, Prince’s Building
- Ce La Vi: $122 cover, California Tower, includes snacks
- Sugar: $96 cover, East Hotel, Tai Koo district
- Wooloomooloo: $332 minimum, steakhouse, Wan Chai
Temple celebrations in Kowloon
Wong Tai Sin Temple opens all night for fortune-telling and incense offerings. Thousands of locals race to place the year’s first incense stick at midnight, believing it brings 12 months of luck.
The temple gives out free vegetarian meals from 1 AM. Fortune-tellers work until dawn, reading your year ahead for $26-64. Even skeptics leave slightly convinced after midnight predictions.
12. Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok goes completely mental on New Year’s Eve, with celebrations ranging from rooftop elegance to Khao San Road mayhem. The city’s warmth means you’re partying in t-shirts while everyone else freezes. Plus, Thai hospitality ensures even strangers treat you like family by midnight.
Bangkok’s biggest countdown happens at CentralWorld with Thai celebrities, concerts, and beer gardens sprawling across the plaza. It’s free, chaotic, and spectacular when fireworks launch from the mall’s roof at midnight.
The plaza opens at 5 PM, but the real party starts at 10 PM when headliners perform. Thai people spray strangers with silly string at midnight: embrace it or wear something disposable. The BTS Skytrain runs until 2 AM for escape.
Rooftop bars along Chao Phraya
Bangkok’s riverside rooftops offer calmer alternatives. Sala Rattanakosin’s deck faces Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), illuminated until 1 AM. Their $129 package includes a Thai fusion dinner and champagne.
Attitude at Avani Riverside spins 360 degrees, completing one revolution per hour. At $157 including drinks, you’ll see fireworks from every angle. Book sunset slots (5-7 PM) separately for Instagram photos.
13. Sydney, Australia
Sydney wins the global New Year’s race, celebrating while Americans are still eating breakfast. The Harbor Bridge becomes the world’s most-watched fireworks platform, and the entire city turns into a 16-hour party.
Sydney does two firework shows: 9 PM for families and midnight for everyone. The Harbor Bridge becomes a canvas for pyrotechnic art, with the Opera House reflecting every burst. Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair offers the classic postcard view.
Free viewing spots fill by 4 PM on December 31st. The Royal Botanic Gardens open at 10 AM for picnickers claiming spots. Bring supplies for 14 hours, no re-entry allowed. Alcohol is banned in free areas; police check bags.
Best waterfront restaurants in Sydney
Quay Restaurant’s $618 menu includes the best table in Australia for fireworks. Book in July when reservations open. Aria’s $910 package adds matched wines and guaranteed window seating. Both require full prepayment.
| Café Sydney | $553 | Harbor Bridge | Modern Australian |
| Altitude | $748 | 360-degree | Contemporary |
| O Bar | $488 | Rotating view | Australian |
| 360 Bar | $649 | Sydney Tower | International |
Barangaroo Reserve celebrations
Barangaroo Reserve opened not long ago. The elevated parkland provides harbor views without Opera House masses. Free entry, BYO picnics allowed, and the new Metro station makes escape easy.
12 restaurants surround the reserve. Anason’s $322 Turkish feast includes waterfront terrace access. Barangaroo House’s $423 ticket covers three floors of parties with different music on each level.
14. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio throws the world’s largest beach party with 2 million people in white dancing on Copacabana sand. The energy is unmatched: samba bands, fireworks from floating barges, and Brazilians who treat strangers like cousins. It’s free, chaotic, and the closest thing to organized anarchy you’ll experience.
Copacabana hosts Earth’s largest New Year’s beach party with 2 million people dressed in white for good luck. The celebration stretches along 4 kilometers of sand with stages every 500 meters playing different music: samba, funk, MPB, and electronic.
Arrive by 8 PM to claim a sand space. Locals set up elaborate camps with coolers, speakers, and decorations. The municipality provides 1,100 chemical toilets, but lines stretch forever.
Best beachfront hotels in Rio
Copacabana Palace charges $3,793 for their gala, including room, dinner, and a private beach section for fireworks. It’s obscene money, but you’re living like a 1920s aristocracy while chaos unfolds outside.
Belmond Copacabana books balcony rooms for $2,069 (party not included). You watch from above, venture down when interested, retreat when overwhelmed. Their pool deck hosts a $603 party if you’re not a guest.
15. Miami, USA
Miami treats New Year’s like Spring Break for adults: beaches, boats, and bottles with better weather than anywhere else in America. South Beach becomes one long party from Lincoln Road to 15th Street, while Biscayne Bay fills with yacht parties. It’s flashy, warm, and unapologetically excessive.
Miami’s official fireworks launch from Bayfront Park with food trucks and live music starting at 4 PM. Free admission, but VIP sections cost $250, including drinks. The amphitheater provides stadium seating for fireworks if you arrive early.
Biscayne Bay fills with boats, creating a floating party. Rent a 30-person pontoon for $4,500 split among friends, or join public cruises for $225. The water police are surprisingly chill about boat-to-boat mingling.
Art Deco hotel events
The Betsy Hotel throws Miami’s classiest party: jazz on the rooftop, poetry readings at sunset, then dancing until dawn. $650 includes everything.
Here’s the best New Year’s Eve Miami selection:
- The Setai: $1,250, includes spa access on January 1st
- 1 Hotel South Beach: $950, sustainable seafood focus
- National Hotel: $650, 205-foot pool, reggae theme
- Kimpton Surfcomber: $550, beach bonfire, s’mores bar
- Rusty Pelican’s $600 dinner overlooks downtown Miami’s skyline
16. Las Vegas, USA
Vegas weaponizes the New Year’s celebration. The Strip closes to traffic, casinos launch simultaneous fireworks, and nightclubs charge mortgage-payment covers. It’s expensive, excessive, and exactly what you expect from a city that treats subtlety as weakness.
Downtown’s Fremont Street offers Vegas’s original celebration. The LED canopy runs special animations, cover bands play under the screen, and drinks cost half Strip prices. The crowd skews older, rowdier, and more local.
Golden Nugget’s Tank Pool features a 3-story waterslide through a shark aquarium. Their $350 party includes heated pools and a poolside countdown. It’s bizarre enough to be genuinely Vegas.
Las Vegas high-end club reservations pricing
Vegas nightclubs charge astronomical prices on New Year’s Eve, but here’s the perspective: Omnia’s $50,000 tables include unlimited bottles for 10 people. Split properly, it’s $5,000 each for drinks that would cost more if ordered individually.
| Club | Cover | Table Minimum | Headliner |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | $750 | $25,000 | The Chainsmokers |
| Omnia | $850 | $50,000 | Calvin Harris |
| Marquee | $600 | $35,000 | DJ Mustard |
| Hakkasan | $650 | $40,000 | Tiësto |
17. New Orleans, USA
New Orleans brings its signature mix of jazz, chaos, and alcohol tolerance to New Year’s Eve. The French Quarter erupts with music from every doorway while locals and tourists unite in mutual celebration. It’s messy, musical, and marvelously unpretentious.
Jackson Square becomes New Orleans’ Times Square with a fleur-de-lis dropping at midnight. The real party spreads through the Quarter with every bar pouring into the streets. Open container laws mean you can wander freely with drinks.
Reserve dinner at any restaurant facing the square: Muriel’s, Stanley, or Gumbo Shop. You’ll eat well, then walk directly into celebrations. Tableau’s $450 prix fixe includes balcony access over the square.
Jazz club celebrations
Preservation Hall doesn’t take reservations, but their New Year’s shows are worth the wait. $75 cover for traditional jazz in an intimate room. Musicians play until their lips give out, usually around 2 AM.
- Snug Harbor: $100, modern jazz, Frenchmen Street
- The Spotted Cat: $60, swing dancing, cash only
- DBA: $50, rotating acts, best sound system
- Blue Nile: $75, funk and soul, late-night sets
Here’s the truth about New Year’s Eve destinations: the best parties happen where locals celebrate alongside tourists. Edinburgh’s Hogmanay beats Times Square because Scots participate. Prague trumps Paris because Czech traditions create genuine magic. My advice? Choose cities where residents haven’t abandoned their own celebrations.
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For budget travelers, Eastern Europe delivers maximum experience per dollar. Reykjavik costs more upfront but includes experiences you can’t buy elsewhere: Northern Lights above fireworks, hot springs at midnight. The real power move? Sydney at 9 AM EST means celebrating twice via social media time zones.
