Official festivals United Kingdom

To celebrate the end of the year, thousands of revelers gather in Trafalgar Square, swaying arm in arm, singing Auld Lang Syne ("It's only goodbye, brothers"). Despite the hustle and bustle, the presence of drunks and pickpockets, and the occasional brawl, the event continues to draw large crowds. A fireworks display and the Big Ben carillon, magnificently restored after extensive renovation work, are also on the program.