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Sydney's celebration - with its iconic fireworks display - kicks off a chain of events, from Dubai, to London and New York.

From BBC

The first meeting kicks off with comedy and satire, "a chance to laugh, reflect and explore witty storytelling in good company".

From BBC

The parade kicks off at 8 a.m. and runs for two hours.

From Los Angeles Times

Edinburgh's annual torchlight procession kicked off the Hogmanay celebrations on Monday night when thousands of people marched through the Meadows waving flaming torches, making their way to Edinburgh Castle.

From BBC

Ouattara, who turns 84 years old on Thursday, kicked off his fourth presidential term -- and under the constitution, his last -- vowing "generational" change.

From Barron's