PERTH city has seen “the biggest New Years Eve in a decade” with Perth council crowing over a turnout of up to 50,000 people in the city on December 31.
It follows a record-breaking spend in the lead up to Christmas, with figures showing city spending was up 25 per cent in November 2023 compared to 2022.
Big city turnouts have proved a persistent point of pride for lord mayor Basil Zempilas, who called for the city’s revivification following the covid-induced quietness of 2020 and 2021.
In a post-NYE media statement he said “Elizabeth Quay was absolutely pumping, with thousands coming together to celebrate – it was quite the sight.
“Thank you to those huge crowds for being so well behaved and respectful, making it the perfect family-friendly event.”
But the event did attract a few online grumbles on social media the next day: While Elizabeth Quay had hosted the 8pm fireworks at a family-friendly time, the midnight fireworks were in Northbridge.
But many people remained at the Quay, assuming a second round of waterfront fireworks would take place at midnight.
Perth Voice Interactive 
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