Paris: the "new apparel" of Arc de Triomphe lighting up the dreamlike sky over the Seine River

Paris is an indispensible part on the world stage of New Year’s firework show. At 00:00 on January 1st each year, a grand New Year’s firework show in the sky over the Champs Elysees often creates a warm and romantic atmosphere, and leads whole city to a brand new year.

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Starting from December 31st, 2014, a grand New Year celebration has been held in front of the Arc de Triomphe every year. The New Year’s firework show in Paris is often accompanied by splendid light shows. On the evening of December 31st, from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, the entire Champs Elysees is brightly lit. Through advanced lighting technology, graphics with different themes are projected on the Arc de Triomphe that turns into a large screen, bringing visitors a gorgeous light show. Crowds of tourists from all over the world await the New Year at a lively street party. Right after New Year countdown, colorful fireworks bloom in the night sky, the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees are lit by fireworks, together with the Eiffel Tower decorated by beautiful illuminations, making the whole city a dreamlike wonderland. The visitors cheer, hug each other, kiss each other’s cheek, and say “Happy New Year” to each other on the street.

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In addition to watching the New Year's firework show on the Champs Elysees, visitors can also choose to sail on the Seine River during the New Year’s Eve, drink champagne with their family and friends, and watch the firework show under the night sky in the distance. They can also stand in front of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre, overlook the Champs Elysees against the backdrop of fireworks and celebrate the New Year.

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