St Petersburg Russia Fireworks New Year 2013 Celebration

St Petersburg Russia Fireworks New Year 2013 Celebration

 Celebrations are being held around the world to mark the new year.

Celebrations have been held for the first time in Burma, where large public gatherings were banned by its previous military rulers.


Welcoming 2013

In Auckland, the major city closest to the International Date Line, fireworks exploded over the city's 328m (1,076ft) Sky Tower as midnight struck (11:00 GMT).