Beautiful Fireworks But So Expensive!

[Ann]

This year the display over the Thames was so pretty to see (we watched on TV) but how can they justify the enormous cost? Almost £2million just going up in smoke ..............

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/12/31/2013-new-years-fireworks_n_4523051.html

[Ann]

Now I have read and considered your replies I tend to agree with you all, if it promotes tourism I guess that is a good enough reason to spend. I also agree with trt that it's better than giving free handouts to all and sundry who probably contribute nothing to this country.

I did enjoy the spectacle, it was very well put together, just a minor complaint from me about the horrid loud accompanying music, but think that is just my opinion and my more conservative taste in music!

[Ann]

Here is last nights BBC coverage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jp9_sgJcN0

[jno]

Ann, yes, the music meant nothing to me and it didn't seem to give any sort of format the fireworks, no buidling up and dying down and building up again. I enjoyed last year's show - more "shape" to it.

[emmie]

most big cities seem to do this now. I don't begrudge the cost, i rarely get to see it, but can hear it alright.

[Booldawg]

did you not see the interviewer 'passing the brolly' along the front row barrier to ask the public to give a few messages? Most of them were tourists! London knows how to put on a good party!

[emmie]

we do, however its a bit packed for my liking.