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justaprogressive

(6,285 posts) Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:41 AM 16 hrs ago

London outdoes EVERYBODY this puts Paris and Dubai to shame

Seriously, for sheer number of fireworks alone!!

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London outdoes EVERYBODY this puts Paris and Dubai to shame (Original Post) justaprogressive 16 hrs ago OP

I prefer the London New Year's Parade also. ☮ walkingman 16 hrs ago #1

Next year, we'll just ring-in the New Year by watching the London celebrations... QueerDuck 16 hrs ago #2

TY! Very Impressive..... electric_blue68 10 hrs ago #3

walkingman

(10,302 posts)

1. I prefer the London New Year's Parade also. ☮

Reply to justaprogressive (Original post)

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 11:15 AM

16 hrs ago

QueerDuck

(952 posts)

2. Next year, we'll just ring-in the New Year by watching the London celebrations...

Reply to justaprogressive (Original post)

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 11:16 AM

16 hrs ago

then enjoy an hour of the follow-up chat and interviews... then OFF TO BED!!

This business about staying up until midnight is for the birds (and the young). Been there, done that. It was fun... then. But now, it's a struggle and a hassle.

electric_blue68

(25,741 posts)

3. TY! Very Impressive.....

Reply to justaprogressive (Original post)

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 04:32 PM

10 hrs ago

It's about the same amount that NYC has on 4th of July; except London has it barges closer togther (and the ferris wheel 😉 ).
Lovely!

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