Fireworks shows also canceled in Hilversum and Amsterdam due to strong winds | inland

Saturday night fireworks displays in Hilversum and Amsterdam were also canceled as stormy winds are forecast. Previously, Zoetermeer, Apeldoorn and The Hague, among others, already attracted disconnect the fireworks shows scheduled at the turn of the year.

In Hilversum, the shows would take place at 7.30pm and midnight. The rest of the New Year’s program will also be cancelled. This was decided by the municipality on Saturday morning in consultation with the organisation.

Mayor Gerhard van der Top is disappointed, but according to him there was no other choice. “Of course it was great to be able to organize the traditional central firework displays on the market square again after two long corona years.” But he thinks the risk is too great given the bad weather conditions. “Safety comes first”.

The fireworks and drone show at the A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam North has also been canceled in consultation with the municipality. The organization is considering whether the show can be moved to another time.

Whether other shows can continue will be decided later on Saturday in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. In both cities, environmental services assess whether it is safe enough.

“As soon as this decision is known, the municipality will communicate it as soon as possible. As the decision will probably not be made until late in the evening, we advise people to keep an eye on the news,” says the municipality of Amsterdam.