The City of Yellowknife has extended an invitation to residents for the annual fireworks display to welcome the new year.

Festivities start at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 31.

Residents are encouraged to watch from various areas while maintaining physical distancing.

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Those feeling sick or experiencing any symptoms of Covid-19 or waiting to hear results of a lab test for Covid-19 are advised not to attend. This also applies to those residing in households where the owner or occupants have been diagnosed with Covid-19, people who are required to self-isolate; and households where those self-isolating have not maintained physical distance.

The city also wishes to bring attention to the following safety reminders: those viewing the show from Frame Lake should avoid the safety zone, a 250-metre perimeter of the firing area, which can be found on a map the municipalitySA国际影视传媒檚 website; stay clear of the fireworks area and safety zone until noon on Saturday, Jan. 1, allowing crews to complete safety inspections; and the city encourages residents to leave pets at home.