New Year's Eve 2024: Hesse's cities rely on firefights and light shows!

In Hesse, the cities are preparing for a quiet turn of the year - numerous municipalities impose far -reaching firecrackers bans to ensure the safety of citizens. In Frankfurt, for example, special areas such as the Zeil and the iron bridge are completely fireworks -free from 8 p.m. to the early morning hours of New Year's Day. "The goal is to protect crowds from injuries," explains the city administration. Analogous to this, a spectacular light show is used for the first time in Wiesbaden, instead of the usual fireworks, which is welcomed due to the increasing environmental awareness. Environmental director Christiane Hinninger emphasizes that this decision results in less fine dust and plastic waste and is therefore more environmentally friendly.

regional measures and controls

In cities such as Fulda, Kassel and Marburg, strict fireworks bans in the old town areas apply, whereby violations with high fines can be punished up to 10,000 euros. In Kassel, there are also central places to take into account the surrounding area, while the Frankfurt Zoo emphasizes that the noise of firecrackers can trigger a stressful situation for the animals. Incoming controls from the city and regulatory police should ensure that these regulations are observed. The pressure of environmental and animal rights activists is also not to be underestimated- the BUND Hessen demands a nationwide ban on firecrackers to protect both people and animals from the dangers of fireworks, which is repeatedly emphasized in the current debate.

The view is also based on the borders of Germany. In Great Britain, the Bonfire Night, a traditional festival, is celebrated on November 5, which is connected to warehouses and fireworks. This event has its roots in the historical conflict between Catholics and Protestants and today attracts great crowds. Although the origins are controversial, the implementation of public fireworks is part of the celebrations, which is in contrast to the current developments in Hesse, where one focuses strongly on security and health aspects, such as emitain.com reported.