Each year, the Naples community gathers at the Naples Pier for the city’s fireworks display. This year, however, the city voted to cancel the event, leaving residents and visitors with questions and mixed reactions.
The City of Naples announced on Facebook it will not host its annual fireworks show, citing traffic concerns and limited resources for law enforcement during the busy season. The event typically draws thousands to the pier, making it one of only two major fireworks displays in the city each year.
While this is not the first time the city has canceled the New Year’s Eve fireworks show, most recently in 2022 because of Hurricane Ian, many are unhappy with the decision.
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No fireworks this NYE in Naples, residents share mixed feelings on the decision
“It’s disappointing,” said Donna Solimene, manager of a gallery on 3rd Street South. “I was looking forward to it, as I knew a lot of people were. I mean, beach, fireworks, January 1st—what’s better?”