Parade marks start of Dublin's New Year celebrations
Members of the public have lined the streets of Dublin for the start of The Gathering Ireland 2013, a year-long celebration of all things Irish.
The People's Procession of Light is one of the first celebrations as a part of the city's New Year's Festival.
Brits brave cold water for annual New Year's Day dip
Revellers across the UK braved the cold water and took part in the New Year's Day dip to mark the beginning of 2013.
2013 New Year celebrations in pictures
The world looked to 2013, as thousands of revellers joined in celebrating the New Year.