London's New Year's Eve fireworks event is set to go ahead at midnight despite concerns about high winds, a London mayor spokesperson said. They said ticketholders for the event and the "many millions watching around the world" were set for "a spectacular night of fireworks from the banks of the Thames to welcome in the new year".

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In London, it was also the first New Year's Eve where there was an official fireworks display, but it didn't quite go to plan as the promised "river of fire" never materialised. The following year, the event was cancelled completely because of safety fears,

London gears up for hotly-anticipated annual New Year's Eve fireworks show. Operators and engineers prepare for London's annual epic new year fireworks show.

Preparations are underway for London's annual New Year's Eve firework display. Hosted by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, people from all over the world head to London to watch the display and tickets always sell out.