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The roaring ’20s have begun

Out with the old, in with the new … decade!

The world welcomed 2020 with celebrations, including the most famous one, right here in New York.

The tiny South Pacific island of Samoa was the first to kick off the festivities, marking the start of 2020 with a traditional celebration including dancers and fire twirlers.

In Australia, a stunning fireworks display lit up Sydney Harbour — a brief moment of joy for the country amid devastating bushfires that have raged for months.

On the other side of the world, more than 1 million revelers flocked to Times Square to watch the annual ball drop, with many camping out overnight for a front-row seat at the party.

New Year's Eve revelers on Seventh Avenue amid tight security in Times Square for 2020 ball drop celebration.
New Year’s Eve revelers on Seventh Avenue amid tight security in Times Square for 2020 ball drop celebration.Taidgh Barron