The turn of the year Sydney prepares for mega fireworks display
Since the early morning, happy people have been camping out in the shade around Sydney Harbour in 28 degree temperatures to experience the famous fireworks display.
Image: Keystone
Particularly keen fireworks fans have already pitched tents the night before and brought parasols to protect themselves from the intense sunshine.
Image: Keystone
Hundreds of police officers are deployed on the water and on land around Sydney Harbour.
Image: Keystone
Since the early morning, happy people have been camping out in the shade around Sydney Harbour in 28 degree temperatures to experience the famous fireworks display.
Image: Keystone
Particularly keen fireworks fans have already pitched tents the night before and brought parasols to protect themselves from the intense sunshine.
Image: Keystone
Hundreds of police officers are deployed on the water and on land around Sydney Harbour.
Image: Keystone
In the Australian city of Sydney, thousands are searching for the best spots for the New Year's Eve fireworks - many hours before the spectacle begins. The organizers promise a bombastic show.
31.12.2024, 05:29
SDA
While preparations for the gigantic New Year's Eve fireworks display were still in full swing in the Australian metropolis of Sydney, many onlookers had already secured the best spots since the morning.
Around the harbor district with the Harbour Bridge and the iconic Opera House, thousands took up position many hours before the light spectacle in perfect weather - equipped with picnic blankets, camping chairs and tents.
It's summer down under at the moment. The Royal Botanic Gardens and the area directly around the Opera House are particularly good locations.
At least 20 minutes of fireworks
At midnight (14:00 CET), nine tons of pyrotechnics will light up the sky above the world-famous harbour. The organizers have already promised a gigantic spectacle: the fireworks will be set off at 264 different points, and for the first time there will also be launch sites west of the Harbour Bridge.
Drones and platforms hovering above the water will also be used to create special effects. According to reports, the show will last at least 20 minutes.
The New Year's Eve fireworks display in the metropolis on Australia's east coast has been considered one of the most spectacular in the world for many years. Around one million onlookers, including many tourists, want to be there. Around a billion people around the world traditionally watch on their screens.
