New Year’s Eve: Google doodle celebrates with sparkling animation

Google is ringing in the New Year with a festive and vibrant New Year's Eve Doodle on its homepage today, December 31, 2024.

The animated design features a shimmering clock ticking toward midnight, set against a dark sky, capturing the excitement of the last moments of the year.

Filled with bright colors and confetti, the Doodle inspires users to reflect on the past year and eagerly anticipate the new opportunities of 2025.

The Doodle encourages users to celebrate the moment and look forward to new beginnings, embodying the spirit of the season.

In a lighthearted message accompanying the Doodle, Google shares: "Bust out your sparkles and finalize your resolutions — today’s Doodle celebrates New Year’s Eve! Here’s to a new year that’s shining with opportunity — just like today’s Doodle!

Let the countdown begin." This playful and engaging Doodle is part of Google's ongoing tradition of using their homepage to commemorate holidays, anniversaries, and significant events.

Google Doodles have become a beloved feature for users worldwide, providing a fun way to celebrate and engage with different moments in time.

The New Year’s Eve Doodle serves as a reminder to embrace fresh starts and the excitement of what's to come in the year ahead.

Traffic Plan for New Year's Eve in Karachi

Karachi Traffic Police have announced a traffic plan for New Year's Eve to manage crowds heading to Sea View and popular areas.

Several key roads, including those leading to Clifton and Sea View, will be closed from December 31 to January 1.

Closed Roads:

• PIDC Chowk (Ziauddin Road) to Ziauddin Bridge towards Lucky Signal
• PIDC Chowk to Club Road
• Bilawal Chowrangi to Bahria Underpass
• Do Talwar to Abdullah Shah Ghazi Shrine
• Abdullah Shah Ghazi Shrine to 26th Street

Alternative Routes:

• For residents of Korangi, Sunset Boulevard, and Gizri: Korangi Road, Sunset Boulevard, Gizri Bridge, Saudi Signal towards Khayaban-e-Shamshir and McDonald's Sea View road.
• For travelers from North Nazimabad, Gulberg, Liaquatabad, and others: M.A. Jinnah Road, Garden Road, Zaibun Nisa Street, Awari Light Signal, Sindh Club Chowk, Teen Talwar towards Zam Zam Boulevard, and McDonald's Sea View road.
• For those coming from Gadap, Bin Qasim, Landhi, Korangi, Shah Faisal, etc.: Sharea Faisal, Sindh Club Chowk, Teen Talwar, Race Course Signal, Chaudhry Khalid-uz-Zaman Road, Gizri Bridge, Saudi Signal towards Khayaban-e-Shamshir and McDonald's Sea View road.
• For those traveling from Mai Kolachi and Boat Basin: Jinnah Bridge, Bilawal House Chowrangi, Marine Road (Hyperstar) towards McDonald's Sea View.

Security measures include a Section 144 ban on arms, aerial firing, and firecrackers. Alternative routes have been provided for DHA residents and travelers from various areas.

Parking will be restricted on major roads, and strict action will be taken against reckless driving and vehicles without silencers.