10,000 rockets light up the Zurich lake basin on New Year’s Eve
Published: Monday, Jan 1st 2024, 01:10
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Thousands of onlookers kicked off the New Year in Zurich shortly after midnight with a huge fireworks display. Around 10,000 rockets lit up the lake basin for 15 minutes. They were fired from three boats on Lake Zurich.
The "Silvesterzauber" association was expecting around 150,000 spectators. In the run-up to the event, the Zurich city police pointed out that the setting off of private fireworks was strictly prohibited. The organizers and the police carried out checks.
Anyone caught with rockets and firecrackers in the middle of the crowds had to expect a fine or, depending on the type of incident, a citation. The fireworks were also confiscated.
Parts of the city center and the entire lake basin were closed to traffic for the "New Year's Eve Magic". To ensure that spectators get home safely after the fireworks, the Zurich Transport Association operates a special timetable until 04:00 in the morning.
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