Coronavirus – London: The celebration of fireworks is canceled for the second year

The traditional celebration of fireworks for the New Year at London, which is organized on the banks of the Thames, will not take place for the second consecutive year this year, due to the pandemic of coronavirus.

As announced by the municipality of the British capital: “Because of her uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the famous New Year event will not take place this year on the banks of the Thames “.

The city is considering some “interesting” alternatives to replace the event, a spokesman for the mayor, Sadiq Khan, told AFP. He promised, however, that “London will welcome the New Year with spectacular way».

It is pointed out that before the pandemic, London organized every year the impressive celebration of fireworks, attracting a huge crowd around the London Eye on its south bank. Thames.

See pictures from the relevant events in 2019, in front of a crowd:

According to the Sun, London will celebrate the arrival of 2022 at Trafalgar Square.

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