UPDATE 8PM 31 December 2021: The Dee Why fireworks have been cancelled last minute due to excess swell. The barge can not operate. Other planned fire works on the Beaches are going ahead.
Manly and Dee Why New Year’s Eve fireworks displays will both go ahead as planned, Northern Beaches Council confirmed this morning.
Newly re-elected Mayor Michael Regan said the events have been given the green light but warned it was always worth keeping an eye on the Council’s website for any updates and to see all the details including maps of locations and road closures.
“We are really pleased our New Year’s Eve events are going ahead and that our community can enjoy them right across the Northern Beaches,” he said in a prepared statement.
“The fireworks are scheduled to go off with a bang at Dee Why, Manly and Frenchs Forest at 9pm, while Bayview has fireworks planned for 9pm and midnight.”
“All our locations are in large open spaces with various vantage points including the new Frenchs Forest location so that people from across the area can be more dispersed whilst still having the chance to celebrate.”
“We have all become pretty used to being adaptable so I encourage everyone to stay tuned for updates. The Northern Beaches Council New Year’s Eve events are being held in accordance with the NSW Health Orders and recommendations including staying home if unwell and socially distancing.”
Below is all the available information for events as at 8am 30 December 2021. Please check the Council’s website directly for any further updates.
Manly – 9pm
The Manly Cove fireworks are presented by local businesses with support from Council. There will be 9pm fireworks at Manly Cove, East and West Esplanade Reserves.
Road closures will be in place on Friday 31 December from 5 – 10.30pm at:
- West and East Esplanade from Commonwealth Parade to Ashburner Street
- Belgrave Street from Sydney Road to West Esplanade
- West Promenade from Sydney Road to Gilbert Street
- Victoria Parade from Darley Road to East Esplanade
- Wentworth Street from Darley Road to East Esplanade
- Eustace Street from Gilbert Street to West Esplanade
- Gilbert Street from West Promenade to Belgrave Street
Residents can access Wentworth Street and Victoria Parade via Darley Road.
Residents can access Upper Gilbert Street via Camera Street. For real-time traffic conditions visit livetraffic.com.
Special event clearways will be in place on Friday 31 December at:
- Both sides of West Esplanade and East Esplanade from Commonwealth Parade to Ashburner Street (from 1pm – 10pm)
- Both sides of Belgrave Street between Gilbert Street and Raglan Street (from 3pm – 10pm)
- Both sides of West Promenade (from 3pm- 10pm)
- Corner of Raglan Street and Pittwater Road – western side (from 3pm -10pm)
Vehicles left in a signposted clearway will be towed and fees will apply. If your car has been towed, please call the NSW Government Traffic Information Line on 132 701 to find its location.
Alcohol prohibited areas:
- Having opened containers of alcohol at West Esplanade Reserve is banned (24 hrs)
- Having opened containers of alcohol at East Esplanade Reserve is banned between 8pm to 8am (daily)
Dee Why – 9pm
Northern Beaches Council presents the 9pm New Year’s Eve family fireworks at The Strand and Ted Jackson Reserve, Dee Why.
Road closures will be in place on Friday 31 December from 4pm -10pm at:
- The Strand between Oaks Avenue and Dee Why Parade (please note this section of The Strand is currently one way northbound)
- Howard Avenue between Clyde Road and The Strand
Residents can access Howard Avenue via Clyde Road. For real-time traffic conditions visit livetraffic.com.
Special event clearways will be in place from midday -10pm on Friday 31 December at The Strand between Oaks Avenue and Dee Why Parade (western side).
Vehicles left in a signposted clearway will be towed and fees will apply. If your car has been towed, please call the NSW Government Traffic Information Line on 132 701 to find its location.
A one-way system will be operating on Friday 31 December from Oaks Avenue to Pacific Parade between Monash Parade from 6.30pm – 8.50pm. No traffic will be allowed to enter this headland area for the fireworks display from 8.50pm – 9.30pm.
Alcohol prohibited area: Having opened containers of alcohol at Ted Jackson Reserve is banned between 8pm to 8am (daily).
Frenchs Forest – 9pm
Northern Beaches Council presents the 9pm New Year’s Eve family fireworks at Lionel Watts Reserve and Frenchs Forest Showground. Families can enjoy the fireworks from Lionel Watts Reserve.
To ensure compliance with fireworks exclusion zone requirements, there will berestricted access to Frenchs Forest Showground on Friday 31 December. The Frenchs Forest Showground will be closed at the following times:
- Partial closure in centre of the Showground from 2 – 8pm
- Full closure of the Showground for the fireworks display from 8pm
The Showground will be cleaned overnight and reopened to the public by 6am, Saturday 1 January.
Alcohol prohibited area: Having opened containers of alcohol at Lionel Watts Reserve is banned between 8pm to 8am (daily). Please note, no glass can be brought onto Lionel Watts Reserve.
Bayview – 9pm and midnight
The Bayview fireworks are presented by local businesses with support from Council. There will be two fireworks displays over Bayview at 9pm and midnight.
To ensure compliance with fireworks exclusion zone requirements, Rowland Reserve will be closed. Families can enjoy the fireworks from multiple outdoor vantage points around the area.
Alcohol prohibited areas:
- Having opened containers of alcohol at Rowland Reserve is banned between 6am Friday 31 December to 6am Saturday 1 January
- Having opened containers of alcohol at Winnererremy Bay, Mona Vale is banned between 8pm to 8am (daily)
