Midnight fireworks are returning to the Coast’s NYE celebrations!

Midnight fireworks are returning to the Sunshine Coast on New Year’s Eve, alongside other traditional events.

Celebrations will be held at three locations across the Coast, with the midnight fireworks display at Mooloolaba joining the family-friendly 8.30pm show.

The decision to cancel the midnight show last year drew stinging criticism, with the council being branded “an enemy of joy”.

Sunshine Coast Council this year is also supporting fireworks displays at Coolum at 8.30pm and Caloundra at 9.30pm.

At Mooloolaba, the two displays will be fired from an offshore barge and will be visible from viewing points stretching from Maroochydore Beach to the top of Alexandra Headland to Point Cartwright.