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 Sara Stathas/Reuters Mon, Jan 7, 2013 12:00 AM EST

Participants get ready for the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Bradford Beach in Milwaukee, Wisconsin January 1, 2013. Participants braved the below freezing temperatures at the annual New Year's Day dip into Lake Michigan.
Participants get ready for the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Bradford Beach in Milwaukee, Wisconsin January 1, 2013. Participants braved the below freezing temperatures at the annual New Year's Day dip into Lake Michigan.