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A report from the
Cornish Newspapers......
"Authorities in Looe have
praised revellers and organisers for helping make the New Year's Eve
celebrations "the best ever".
Locals have also commended
organisers of the firework display for providing the "best ever"
show.
Thousands descended on the town
to celebrate and see in the start of 2011.
The narrow streets were full of
people in weird and wonderful fancy dress, with everything from
cartoon characters to celebrities.
2011 was marked with a
ten-minute firework display off
Banjo Pier.
Michala Powell, who organises the
display, said: "New Year's Eve was astounding. The police thought
there were approximately 10,000 people on the seafront watching the
fireworks, with probably another 2,000 at Hannafore.
This proves the display is
bringing people into the town and helping the local economy. The
atmosphere was fantastic and the night was absolutely brilliant."
Local resident and
campaigner
Dave Holford
said: "Without a doubt, the display was the best seen. The seafront
and Hannafore Lane were crowded with multitudes of revellers, all of
whom were treated to a wonderful, exciting and brilliant firework
display.
Mayor of Looe Councillor
Jimmy Dingle
added: "I've had a lot of feedback from locals about the success of
the firework display. People have stopped me in the street and said
how much they enjoyed it." |
