Count down the last moments of 2020 with views over the towering skyline and iconic harbor of Hong Kong one of the first countries in the world to wave goodbye to this long year all from the safety of home.
While travelers may not be able to hop a flight to the bustling Asian city right now, Hong Kong is bringing the celebration to them with a virtual live countdown starting at 11 p.m. local time (or 10 a.m. EST) on Dec. 31, the Hong Kong Tourism Board shared with
Travel + Leisure.
When the clock strikes midnight, the city will welcome 2021 with a two-minute video featuring Hong Kong landmarks as well as “festive greetings sending blessings to the world.”
Los Angeles City Hall is bathed in red light for the 2015 New Year s Eve celebration at Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles. (ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Don t let the door hit you on the way out, 2020. Ring in 2021 with online parties and countdowns hosted by Snoop Dogg and queens from RuPaul s Drag Race. Attend Grand Park s virtual New Year s Eve fest. Laugh away this year at your pick of comedy shows. Watch online sets from Pink Martini, birthday girl Patti Smith and the Dandy Warhols. Watch the ball drop in NYC all by its lonesome self.
From all of us at LAist, have a safe, socially distant New Year s Eve, and cheers to a better 2021!
The Week Ahead Dec. 28, 2020 - Jan. 2, 2021
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Celebrate ‘D’ Holidays: 6-11:30 p.m. through Dec. 30, Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Ave. Free. (depotpark.org) More than 200,000 LED lights installed for the holiday season. Depot Park restrooms close at 9:30 p.m.
Spark Wonder Sounds of the New Year : 6 - 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, free virtual celebration for all ages at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention. Learn how to make thrilling sounds during this fun Virtual New Year s Eve party. (https://bit.ly/2KCuEjY)There will be Cade Museum activities for Little Sparks (ages 0-5) and for ages 6 and older and adults. Register now to receive an email with the links to the event a few days before. With the emailed links, you will be able to enjoy the Spark Wonder fun even if you aren t free on New Year s Eve. This event is free. Kits of supplies to follow along with the activities in the video a
Sebastian Yatra will connect with his fans on New Year s Eve in a special way. The Colombian star will join Post Malone, Steve Aoki, and Jack Harlow for a Bud Light Seltzer Sessions virtual show. The show, starting at 10:30 p.m. ET on December 31, will be hosted by Canadian YouTuber and comedian Lilly Singh. I m mega excited, he tells People CHICA about the concert, where he ll play some of his greatest hits. The brand and I have put a lot of thought into the production of the show to make sure it feels like one of my live events. I m bringing all of the energy to the show.
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