Southend announces huge free firework display for locals on New Year's Eve

Jodie Bradley

28 November 2024 at 1:00 pm·2-min read

-Credit: (Image: Southend Council)

Southend is set to sparkle with the city’s first-ever New Year’s Eve seafront fireworks displays - and best of all, they are free to visit! Two dazzling, free displays will light up the night sky on New Year's Eve (December 31), offering residents and visitors an unforgettable way to welcome 2025 in style.

The two displays, launched from a barge to the east of Southend Pier, will be visible all along the seafront, but City Beach is the prime spot to catch all the action. At 6pm, enjoy a family-friendly display, perfect for little ones and early-night revellers.

You can even pair the show with an evening exploring Southend's seafront arcades and indulging in hot doughnuts for a truly festive experience. The midnight fireworks will see Southend shine as the clock strikes twelve, ushering in the New Year with a spectacular bang.

The displays are brought to visitors by the Southend Tourism Partnership, with support from Kingpins Southend. Atlantic Pacific, Royals Shopping Centre, Roslin Beach Hotel, and Southend-on-Sea City Council were also all involved in the organisation of the event.

Nick Singer, Director of Kingpins Southend, said: "We're thrilled to support Southend's first-ever New Year's Eve fireworks. Whether you're here for the family-friendly show or counting down to midnight, it's set to be a fantastic night for everyone."

Councillor Matt Dent, Cabinet Member for Culture, Tourism, and Business, added: "Southend is a city that loves to celebrate, and this exciting addition to our events calendar is another way we're making 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!"

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