THE ACT government has cancelled the midnight New Year’s Eve fireworks at Lake Burley Griffin. There will be only a 9pm event with no show to welcome in the New Year.
Assistant Minister for Economic Development Tara Cheyne says the 9pm fireworks will be a 15-minute display rather than two shorter displays at 9pm and midnight.
There will be three event hubs situated at “premium viewing points” at Rond Terrace, Regatta Point and Commonwealth Place.
Each hub will feature music from local DJs Boom Box 2U, while a synchronised soundtrack will accompany the extended fireworks display as it launches from the Central Basin and Commonwealth Bridge to maximise visibility for everyone.
“Past attendance numbers have shown that the community strongly favours the earlier showtime, as it is more suitable for families, ” she says.
“So, this year, we are consolidating the same volume of fireworks previously spread across two shows into one huge fireworks spectacular launched from the Central Basin and Commonwealth Bridge to ensure a great view for everyone.”
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