Tbilisi’s New Year’s Eve celebrations in spotlight of CNN [VIDEO]

The United States-based television network CNN on Monday showcased New Year's Eve celebrations and firework displays in cities across the world, including Georgia’s capital Tbilisi, where hundreds of thousands gathered on the First Republic Square to count down the hours and join special festive events.

"This is Tbilisi Times Square", the channel’s report said about the festivities that included a gala concert with Georgian artists, choirs, ensembles and dancers featured in an “impressive” two-hour show under the title “From European City to Europe”.

Extended festivities in Georgia are scheduled to run through January 13 in Tbilisi and other major cities of the country in 10 regions, from Telavi in the east to Kutaisi, Batumi and Zugdidi in the west and Mestia in the north-west.

Along with Tbilisi, the CNN report featured New Year's Eve celebrations in locations including New York, London, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo and Athens.