For the first time in two years, the city of Philadelphia will ring in the new year with its spectacular fireworks shows. But Friday's celebration comes amid a sweeping surge in new COVID-19 cases around our region. KerriCorrado reports
READ MORE:Ringing in 2022 on the Delaware River Waterfront. On New Year’s Eve, fireworks will light up the night sky.
“It’s been so long since we have had fireworks on New Year’s Eve,” said Jarreau Freeman with the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation. While there are plenty of other festivities on tap for partygoers and sightseers, organizers are working endlessly to make sure everyone is safe as COVID cases surge in the tri-state area.“We will have our staff on site. We are working with the city and police to make sure things are safe and comfortable for everyone. It’s really a great location if you just want to be outdoors, not be amongst tons of crowds and enjoy the festivities, see the fireworks,” Freeman said.
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