Dec 30, 2023 at 12:08 PM Update: an hour ago
The bonfires in Scheveningen, Duindorp and in the Laak district of The Hague will be lit on Saturday evening and not during New Year’s Eve as was intended. The wind is expected to blow too hard on New Year’s Eve.
The KNMI predicts wind force six to seven in The Hague before New Year’s Eve. “This wind force exceeds the limits agreed in advance in the permit,” the municipality says.
That is why the stacks are already lit on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. The wind is not expected to blow too hard on Saturday evening. “Therefore, the bonfires can be lit safely tonight,” the municipality said.
Mayor Jan van Zanen has informed the builders of the decision. Last year the fires were also lit a day earlier due to the strong wind.
Whether fireworks will be set off at the countdown moment at the Hof Vijfer will be decided on New Year’s Eve. If the fireworks are canceled, there will be a light and laser show with music around the moment.
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2023-12-30 11:08:40
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