Away from the crowds of the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square, New York City typically rings in the new year with fireworks displays from Central Park to Coney Island. But for 2025, some had to cancel or change their plans due to ongoing drought conditions.

Ring in 2025 with dazzling fireworks along the Delaware River waterfront. Philadelphia’s iconic New Year’s Eve shows will light up the sky twice — at 6 p.m. and midnight — providing two chances to celebrate.