Tue Dec 17 11:10:00 UTC 2024: ## NYC Cancels Central Park and Prospect Park Fireworks Due to Drought and Brush Fires

**New York, NY** – New York City will ring in the new year without its traditional fireworks displays over Central Park and Prospect Park. The displays have been canceled due to severe drought conditions and a record number of brush fires that have ravaged the city’s green spaces over the past few weeks.

The decision comes as the Tri-state area experiences its worst drought in two years, with parts of Massachusetts and the mid-Atlantic facing even more extreme conditions. The FDNY battled over 270 brush fires in just two weeks last month – an unprecedented number. These fires have raised serious concerns about the safety of setting off fireworks.

While the iconic displays in Central Park and Prospect Park are cancelled, the city is exploring alternatives. Organizers are considering a drone light show as a safer replacement for the Prospect Park fireworks. Fireworks over the Hudson River near the Statue of Liberty will still go ahead as planned. The ongoing drought is expected to persist, with only limited rainfall predicted before the new year.

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