How the world welcomed 2013

How did the world celebrate New Year's Day? From setting off spectacular displays of fireworks to taking freezing dips on beaches and lake-shores, from leaping off bridges to celebrating with music, here's a look at the world ringing in 2013 from New York City to Kochi!

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Yahoo Lifestyle Entertainment Photo By Sivaram V/Reuters Mon, Jan 7, 2013 12:00 AM EST

A reveler dressed as a demon reacts as he performs during the 29th Cochin Carnival at Fort Kochi, in the southern Indian city of Kochi January 1, 2013. The carnival is held annually to welcome the start of a new year.
A reveler dressed as a demon reacts as he performs during the 29th Cochin Carnival at Fort Kochi, in the southern Indian city of Kochi January 1, 2013. The carnival is held annually to welcome the start of a new year.