Cities that are canceling their big New Year’s Eve events — and those still going forward – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

(CNN) — For awhile there, it appeared we might be able to ring in New Year’s Eve in major cities across the world with something resembling the big celebrations of yore.

Another Covid-19 surge and the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus have dashed those hopes — at least in some part of the world.

In New York City, the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square will be “scaled back,” with fewer revelers and everyone required to wear a mask, Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office said Thursday.

But some major cities in Europe, where the spread of Omicron has been startling, have already announced they’re flat-out canceling plans.

Other cities around the world with traditionally iconic celebrations still plan to host their events but with safety precautions in place.

As of December 23, this what some of the world cities with traditionally…