But if you live in the United States and want to see real fireworks, the best time of the year is about now.

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This past New Year's Eve, an event planning company hosted a black-tie bash onboard that included live music, fireworks and a laser light show.

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We trap them in our homes, expose them to fireworks or force them to live with other animals they may intensely dislike.

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Tickets are already on sale for Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party, featuring live music stages, giant screens and the famous midnight fireworks.

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