Sydney welcomed the start of 2026 on Thursday (January 1) with the city's biggest ever fireworks display, which featured a waterfall effect falling from the top of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. The display covered the largest area to date with more launch sites added on the western side of the bridge and another city center rooftop, according to organizers. The 12-minute spectacular stretched seven kilometers (4.4 miles) along Sydney Harbour and featured 25,000 individual pyrotechnic shots t