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Velsen issues no fireworks permits and cancels central show: 'No resources, no capacity'

Velsen issues no fireworks permits and cancels central show: 'No resources, no capacity'

Mayor Frank Dales of Velsen has announced that the municipality will not issue permits for local fireworks displays during the upcoming New Year's Eve. The decision is due to a lack of resources and capacity, meaning the municipality will also not organize a central fireworks show.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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