In Zoetermeer, Apeldoorn and The Hague, the fireworks displays were canceled due to expected strong winds. Due to weather conditions, it is no longer responsible to continue the shows, the cities announced on Friday.
The Hague has decided to cancel the fireworks display at the Hofvijver on Friday afternoon. In Apeldoorn it is one of three planned shows, the drone light show in the Zuiderpark. In Zoetermeer for a children’s fireworks display at 7pm and a midnight New Year’s Eve fireworks display for adults.
In a statement, the municipality of Zoetermeer announces that force 5 winds are expected on New Year’s Eve. Mayor Michel Bezuijen says: “It is irresponsible to continue the fireworks displays. This poses too great a risk for local residents and spectators.”
The municipality of Apeldoorn says that the laser beams would be too inconspicuous due to the expected weather. “Because of the heavy rains, the smoke machines don’t put enough smoke into the air, so you can’t project a good laser show into the air.”
In Amsterdam and Rotterdam it will be decided on Saturday whether the shows will continue. In both cities, Environmental Services will assess whether it is safe to continue the fireworks displays on Saturday. “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,” said the municipality of Amsterdam. relationships.
“We monitor the situation with the wind by the minute. It often happens that in the evening the wind drops and we hope,” says a spokesman for the Rotterdam municipality. “But even there, pyrotechnic displays, such as national fireworks, can be canceled shortly before the scheduled start time.”
In The Hague, the traditional bonfires in Scheveningen and Duindorp were brought forward by one day due to the forecast weather conditions. A 10m high pile of wood will be set on fire at 11pm on Friday evening in both coastal towns.
