Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Global Cities Scale Back New Year Celebrations Amid Terror Fears
Many big cities around the world are changing their New Year's Eve plans because they are worried about terror attacks.
Some cities like Paris, Sydney, and Tokyo have decided to cancel or make their celebrations smaller.
Others like New York City and Los Angeles are still having big events but with more police and security.
This is because there have been some recent attacks and plans for attacks that were stopped.
Officials say these changes are to keep people safe.
So, while some places will have quieter celebrations, others will have big parties with extra security to make sure everyone is safe.
Major cities worldwide are scaling back or cancelling New Year's Eve celebrations due to terror fears.
A foiled terror plot in the US involving homemade explosives has heightened global alertness.
Paris has cancelled its traditional Champs-Élysées concert but will still have fireworks.
Sydney has cancelled Bondi Beach celebrations, while Tokyo has scrapped its Shibuya countdown.
New York City plans to proceed with the Times Square ball drop under heavy security.
- Who
- Major cities across Europe, the US, and the Asia-Pacific
- What
- Scaling back or cancelling New Year celebrations
- When
- Approaching New Year's Eve
- Where
- Global cities including Paris, Sydney, Tokyo, Los Angeles, New York City
- Why
- Heightened terror fears and recent attacks
Security Measures
Public Celebrations
Event Cancellation
Security Measures
Cities like Paris, Sydney, and Tokyo have cancelled or scaled back events to enhance security and prevent potential threats.
Public Celebrations
New York City and Los Angeles are proceeding with celebrations but with heightened security measures.
- Cities Canceling Events
- Paris, Sydney, Tokyo, Belgrade
- Cities with Heightened Security
- Los Angeles, New York City
- Reason for Changes
- Recent terror attacks and foiled plots
- US Foiled Plot
- Four suspects arrested in Southern California
- Paris Changes
- Cancelled Champs-Élysées concert, fireworks still planned
- Sydney Changes
- Cancelled Bondi Beach celebrations, other events with increased police presence
- Tokyo Changes
- Cancelled Shibuya New Year countdown
- New York City Plans
- Proceeding with Times Square ball drop under heavy security
