Winterfest at Penn's Landing welcomed families for its 6 p.m. fireworks display, and kids of all ages were on hand to enjoy ice skating, jugglers and the Ferris wheel, as well as the beautiful and festive display.

Thousands of revellers counted down to the new year and cheered colourful fireworks launched from the Sky Tower

The New Year's Eve celebrations have begun all across the world as people have enthusiastically started the countdown on December 31. The transition to 2025 will unfurl in a striking wave of celebrations as each region marks the occasion at different times due to the Earth’s rotation and diverse time zones.