London’s New Year’s Eve firework display to return tonight
More than 100,000 people will gather to watch the first in-person display since the start of the pandemic
The annual New Year's Eve firework display is set to return for the first time since 2019.
For the last two years, the Firework display could only be watched on TV, due to COVID restrictions.
Tonight, more than 100,000 ticket-holders will again be able to gather to watch London welcome in the new year.
This year ticket holders will be able to able to watch the fireworks in person, while a global television audience tunes in to see the celebrations and hear the traditional sounds of Big Ben’s chimes marking the start of the new year.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: "What we see on New Years Eve is the entire world looking at London to see what we're doing.
"What we're hoping is to bring Londoners together, to bring that sense of belonging and unity."
Sadiq Khan also says: "The celebrations are one of the biggest nights of the year for our capital’s hospitality industry and an unforgettable moment when the eyes of the world turn to our city. This year will be the best ever!"
Imran Tauqir, General Manager of The lastminute.com London Eye, said: “London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are renowned as the world’s most iconic New Year’s Eve celebrations and we are delighted to partner with the Mayor of London to bring this incredible show back to The lastminute.com London Eye.
"A dazzling display of colour and sound awaits, against the backdrop of our world famous landmark, for both those here in London and for TV audiences across the globe welcoming in 2023 with their families and friends.”
The annual fireworks celebration will take place near the iconic lastminute.com London Eye.