Rotterdam Keeps Erasmus Bridge Fireworks After Drone Show Proves Too Costly

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There will be a major fireworks show at the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam on New Year's Eve after all. The new Rotterdam city council originally wanted a show with drones and lasers, but there is too little time to organize it. Moreover, it was not feasible within the set budget. Pro, D66, VVD, CDA, and Volt have agreed in their coalition agreement that from now on, there will be a drone and laser show at the Erasmus Bridge every New Year's Eve. …

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There will be a fireworks show at the Erasmus Bridge during the upcoming New Year's Eve after all. The Rotterdam Municipal Executive has reserved over 800,000 euros to make the event possible for the last time. "In view of the introduction of the nationwide fireworks ban in 2026, it is desirable to offer a good alternative to consumer fireworks, certainly this year," the Executive reports.

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There will be a large fireworks show at the Erasmus Bridge during New Year's Eve after all. The new Rotterdam city council originally wanted a show with drones and lasers, but there is too little time to organize it. Moreover, the budget of half a million was far too low, so a substantial amount of additional funding is being added.