New Year's Eve London fireworks spectacular rings in 2025 after controversyA dazzling firework display has lit up the skies above London but only after the controversial closure of park where thousands usually watchNew Year's Eve fireworks light up LondonA spectacular fireworks display has wowed thousands on the River Thames as London saw in 2026 with a dazzling display of colour. The skies of the capital were lit up with an array of rockets above a light show on and around the London Eye. The display followed controversy around the closure of one of the traditional viewpoints for the fireworks which was used by 30,000 people in 2024. Tracy Halliwell MBE, director of tourism at London & Partners, which runs Visit London, said: “It’s always fantastic to see Londoners and visitors from around the world come together and welcome the new year in London. “One of the biggest celebrations in London’s annual events calendar, the New Year’s Eve fireworks are a brilliant global advert for the capital city.”Article continues belowThis is a breaking news story.

Source: Daily Mirror January 01, 2026 03:21 UTC