Thousands Greet New Year Outdoors

Ljubljana, 1 January - Thousands of people took part in traditional outdoor festivities in major Slovenian cities to usher in the New Year. The biggest party was in Ljubljana, where around 40,000 people turned out to enjoy live music and the traditional fireworks display from the Ljubljana Castle.

Ljubljana Popular Slovenian acts, such as Alenka Godec, performed at the New Year's festivities in Ljubljana. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Popular Slovenian acts, such as Alenka Godec, performed at the New Year's festivities in Ljubljana.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Revelers usher in the New Year in the streets of Ljubljana. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Revelers usher in the New Year in the streets of Ljubljana.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Revelers usher in the New Year in the streets of Ljubljana. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Revelers usher in the New Year in the streets of Ljubljana.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Revelers usher in the New Year in the streets of Ljubljana. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Revelers usher in the New Year in the streets of Ljubljana.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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