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A few hours from now, it will be a new year. And we hate to be the bearers of bad news, but as happy as we are to see 2021 come to a close, we’re also realistic about the fact that things won’t magically get better at the stroke of midnight tonight.
And, for the second year in a row, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on New Year’s Eve plans, prompting many people who previously spent the evening out on the town to stay home. (It’s also a great excuse for people who hate New Year’s Eve—and think it’s an overrated holiday with too much pressure to have fun—to stay home without judgment.)
If you’re interested in watching a TV countdown, but can’t stomach the idea of seeing Ryan Seacrest’s face in your home—or are bored of the Times Square ball drop—here are some other options taking place in different parts of the world. Here’s how to watch them.
The Global News New Year’s Eve Countdown Around the World
Ring in the new year from a variety of locations around the globe without ever having to leave your couch. This low-stress trip includes stops in:
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Sydney, Australia: 8 am ET Pyongyang, North Korea: 10 am ET Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan: 11 am ET Bangkok, Thailand: 12 pm ET Goa, India: 1:30 pm ET Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 3 pm ET Moscow, Russia: 4 pmET Cairo, Egypt and Athens, Greece: 5 pm ET London, U.K.: 7 pm ET Rio, Brazil: 10 pm ET New York City (Times Square): 12 am ETBest of all, this is all happening on one (free) livestream hosted on the Global News YouTube page.
Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party Hosted by Miley Cyrus and Pete Davidson
Live from Miami, it’s Miley and Pete! The Lorne Michaels-produced show will feature performances by Brandi Carlile and Billie Joe Armstrong, and will air on NBC and Peacock, beginning at 10:30pm ET tonight and end at 12:30 am ET on January 1, 2022.
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve: Spanish Language Countdown
While Seacrest is holding down the fort in Times Square, Daddy Yankee and Roselyn Sanchez will be hosting the first-ever Spanish language New Year’s Rockin’ Eve countdown from Puerto Rico. In addition to being the 50th anniversary of the countdown, it will also mark the 500th anniversary of San Juan’s founding. It’ll take place at 11 pm ET (which is midnight Puerto Rico time) and will air during the Times Square broadcast on ABC.
