Some major countries around the world have decided to cancel or modify large public New Year’s Eve celebrations this year. However, the fact that all of these countries have canceled New Year’s Eve celebrations altogether is not at all true, contrary to many claims on social media. The French capital, Paris, has canceled the traditional large-scale live New Year’s Eve event held on the Champs-Élysées this year. Officials stated that the decision was primarily due to concerns about crowd management and public safety, as controlling large numbers of people could be difficult. However, fireworks and pre-recorded performances can continue on television. This event has been a major public attraction in Paris, with millions gathering each year to celebrate the midnight hour. This time, authorities stated that fireworks and broadcast-based events are better options than live events to reduce the risk of large crowds.
Entertainment events cancelled in Australia
Some big New Year events at Bondi Beach in Australia have been cancelled, especially those that attracted large crowds. Security agencies have increased vigilance following the recent terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney. While not all New Year celebrations have been cancelled across the country, local authorities have said that performances involving large crowds will not be held for the time being, to ensure public safety.
Germany No blanket cancellation announcement
Viral claims also suggest that Germany has cancelled its New Year’s celebrations, but media reports have not found an official announcement from the German government cancelling all events at a national level. Some cities have increased security measures and modified some events, but celebrations have not been cancelled nationwide. Some cities have cancelled or modified some large public New Year’s events, such as the live concert on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, due to security and crowd control concerns.
Large events have been cancelled in Australia, but not all festivals across the country. Germany has not made any nationwide cancellations. These decisions are mostly driven by security concerns, crowd control, and the impact of previous attacks, rather than any single, concrete terrorist cause that could lead to nationwide festival cancellations.