Adelaide New Year’s Eve celebrations return to the riverside

ABC NEWS (Australia)

Preparations are underway for a spectacular return to the riverside for Adelaide's New Year's Show. Elder Park will host the fireworks and entertainment for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

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00:00 These pyrotechnics take a lot of preparation and there'll be some surprises among the normal

00:07 sounds and sparkles.

00:09 We've got a few secrets up our sleeve, a lot of new colours and effects that people will

00:13 appreciate.

00:15 The fireworks will be launched from six floating pontoons and Pinky Flat, with the Midnight

00:19 Display also launching from the footbridge.

00:23 Organisers are excited to be back by the river.

00:25 A fireworks display in close proximity gives people a totally different experience.

00:30 Here you've got a front row seat, guaranteed.

00:33 Entry to the Elder Park area is free and unticketed, but the park will be fenced and attendance

00:39 capped at 25,000 people.

00:41 There'll be free entertainment, food trucks and bars from 5.30pm.

00:46 Many roads will be closed, so people are urged to take public transport, which is free of

00:51 charge.

00:52 It's really great there'll be free transport, whether you're coming into the city or going

00:55 down to the bay, wherever you're going, leave the car at home and have a good night out.

01:00 But with several fireworks displays occurring around the city, pet owners are being urged

01:05 to make sure their animals are secured and stay at home with them if possible.

01:09 The RSPCA is warning that animals die every year after getting spooked by the explosions.

01:15 Dogs running onto roads means that a lot of the time they do get hit by cars unfortunately.

01:20 We've also had instances where dogs have actually got impaled on fences.

01:25 Losing your furry friend is no way to start the new year.

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