Which Cities to Avoid in Italy, France, and Japan for New Year's Eve Celebrations as Restrictions Tighten and Activities Are Banned: What Travelers Need to Know

As the countdown to New Year’s Eve begins, some of the world’s most popular destinations are tightening their rules, making it more challenging to celebrate freely. If you’re planning to ring in 2024 in Italy’s Venice, France’s Strasbourg and Lyon, or Japan’s Tokyo, you might want to reconsider your plans. From alcohol bans to fireworks restrictions and canceled events, these cities are putting the brakes on the usual festivities. Here’s what travelers need to know about where to go—and where to avoid—as New Year’s Eve celebrations face tighter restrictions this year.