Mumbai: New Year’s Day, which marks the beginning of the new year, is celebrated on January 1. It is a worldwide celebration that has been observed for thousands of years. This significant day is celebrated in numerous cities, including Mumbai. New Year celebrations begin in Mumbai with parties, cultural events, and fireworks display.
Thousands of revelers in India’s financial capital gathered at the lively waterfront overlooking the Arabian Sea. The festivities began with parties, cultural events, themed decorations, and much more. Read on to learn more about the grand celebrations mentioned below.
Mumbaikars welcomes the New Year
Mumbai, renowned for its vibrant nightlife, turns up the excitement to another level on New Year’s Eve. Large gatherings can be seen in notable areas across the city, including Marine Drive, Gateway of India, Girgaon Chowpatty, Bandra Bandstand, and the beaches of Juhu and Versova, among others. To ensure safe and smooth celebrations, over 14,000 police personnel were deployed throughout the city.
Mumbaikars flocked to Juhu Chowpatty starting Tuesday evening to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome in 2025. Huge crowds gathered at various railway stations, including CSMT, Byculla, Dadar, Ghatkopar, Churchgate, Marine Drive, Charni Road, Mumbai Central, and Lower Parel.
Hotels, restaurants, and pubs hosted special parties and events for the occasion. Notable celebrations included big events and themed parties at venues like The Lalit and Sahara Star. Strict security measures were implemented throughout the city to accommodate the expected influx of people.
Large crowds gathered at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) to welcome the new year and celebrate at midnight. On the first day of 2025, devotees visited the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai for the morning Aarti. Additionally, people attended a sermon and carol service at Mount Mary Church in Bandra Bandstand on New Year’s Eve 2025.
