Yahoo Lifestyle First seafront fireworks planned for New Year's Eve
A city has planned its first-ever New Year's Eve seafront fireworks display.
Southend-on-Sea City Council said the free event would see two displays launched from a barge east of Southend Pier on the evening of 31 December.
The first will take place at 18:00 for young children to enjoy with a second taking place after the traditional midnight countdown.
Matt Dent, cabinet member for culture, tourism, and business, said the event would make Southend a "premier destination for residents and visitors alike".
"The fireworks displays promise to be a great experience, and I encourage everyone to come along and help us ring in the New Year in spectacular fashion," he added.
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