Culture
New New Year's Festival in Leiden Featuring Artists and Fireworks Show
Leiden will host its first large New Year's festival on Lammermarkt, featuring music, light shows, and a fireworks display around midnight to replace private pyrotechnics banned nationwide. Mayor Peter Heijkoop stated the event aims to preserve tradition for disappointed residents, while Mayor Nadine Stemerdink announced stricter enforcement against illegal fireworks use. The celebration includes a children's show ending at 7:30 PM and an evening program starting at 9:00 PM, with extra police deployed to maintain order in residential areas prior to December 31.
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