YESTERDAY'S cool, blustery conditions were just nature's way of ensuring perfect conditions for this evening's New Year on Royal celebrations, organising committee chairwoman Lou Clark said.
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Ms Clark said that the event, run by the Festivale committee, had attracted a strong community following since moving from York Park about five years ago.
``People really like the Royal Park venue - people can bring a chair, picnic and rug and just plonk themselves down and enjoy the event or buy their food or drink from any of the 20 food, beer and wine stalls,'' she said.
``It's really important that the city offers something on New Year's Eve, especially for families.
``Just a reminder for those who intend bringing a picnic, no glass may be brought in and, as this is a licensed event, no alcohol may be brought in either.
``Plastic New Year's Eve glasses will be on sale, but people are welcome to bring their Festivale glasses if they want.
``All our entertainment this year is local, with headline act Juliane Di Sisto performing from 10.15-11pm and 11.15pm until midnight.
``There are lots of free activities to keep the kids occupied for a few hours.
``There will again be two fireworks displays, one at 9.30pm and the second at midnight and as both will be set off from a barge in the middle of the Tamar River, it should be quite spectacular.''
Ms Clark said that New Year on Royal was a lovely family night and she expected about 5000 people to attend.