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Paris, France: The traditional live concert and large gatherings on the Champs-|elys|-es were canceled on police recommendation due to concerns over crowd movement, stampedes, and general security risks. Fireworks at the Arc de Triomphe still occurred behind bollards and barriers with heavy police presence.

London: No cancellations but heavy security cordons and massive police presence, including armored vehicles were present at all major events.

Tokyo, Japan (Shibuya District): The iconic countdown and street celebrations at Shibuya Crossing were canceled, citing risks of crowd accidents, public disorder, and potential targeting in large gatherings.

Sydney, Australia (Bondi Beach): All events at Bondi Beach, including
fireworks and parties, were canceled following an ISIS-inspired terror attack there earlier in December 2025, with ongoing community safety concerns.

Belgrade, Serbia: Official public celebrations, including concerts and events in main squares, were fully canceled as a precautionary measure for public safety.

Hong Kong: Major fireworks over Victoria Harbour and large public events were canceled or replaced with smaller, controlled alternatives due to crowd safety and security issues.

New York City: NYPD on citywide emergency alert. Times Square under massive lockdown with spectators required to submit themselves to complete physical
and technological searches of their persons and belongings before being admitted into a what amounted to a segregated holding pens behind fences and barricades.

Los Angeles: LAPD on citywide emergency alert. All days off canceled for officers. Plainclothes officers ordered into uniform and put on street patrol and crowd control. Downtown concerts and events surrounded by barricades, armored bearcats on the streets, and public subjected to airport-level
security screenings.

Venice, Italy: Restrictions on New Year's events due to crowd control and safety.

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