There are just hours to go until one of the world's largest fireworks displays rings in the new year for Australians and those watching around the world.
Sydney New Year's Eve will celebrate diversity and inclusion as we head into 2023.
"This New Year's Eve we are saying Sydney is back as we kick off festivities around the world and bring in the new year with a bang," Clover Moore, Lord Mayor of Sydney said.
"If you're coming into the city, be sure to plan your night ahead of time, because getting into and out of the city is different on New Year's Eve.
"Allow plenty of time to get to your destination. There will be large crowds, road closures and entry cut off times at some vantage points, so don't leave your planning until the last minute.
"2022 has been another year of significant challenges as we continued working to recover from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, but tonight we put the year behind us and look with hope to 2023."
The night will kick off with a smoking ceremony around the harbour.
Special animations celebrating all facets of life in the harbour city will be beamed onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge pylons as the countdown begins for the Calling Country 9pm fireworks.
The 9pm display will feature pylon projections honouring the knowledge and resilience of Aboriginal people as well as pyrotechnics that draw inspiration from sky, land and sea.
The display has been curated by First Nations artists Carmen Glynn-Braun and Dennis Golding from Re-Right Collective in partnership with Gadigal artist Nadeena Dixon and Foti International Fireworks.
The fireworks will be synchronised to a bespoke soundtrack from artist Rowan Savage before a performance from Akala Newman and rapper Kobie Dee close out the 9pm celebrations.
A special moment at 11pm will see the Progress Pride flag colours beamed onto the bridge while Courtney Act performs 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' on the ABC stage, a nod to the WorldPride festival which will take place in Sydney from February.
At midnight 2,000 fireworks will be launched from the four sails of the Sydney Opera House, while 7,000 effects will fire from 184 positions on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Four city rooftops will also be used as firing platforms to frame the city skyline.
Colours including aquamarine, lemon and magenta, with gold crackling willow shells and green glitter willow shells, will wow crowds across the city as they light up the night sky.
