Torchlight procession Hogmanay event cancelled over funding issues

The torchlight procession which kicks off Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh has been cancelled over expanding costs, its organisers have announced.

The ordinary parade constantly sees thousands march throughout the capital's metropolis centre retaining aloft flaming torches, developing river of bright orange alongside the historic Royal Mile.

although, organisers UniqueAssembly say they are shelving plans for the 2022 parade, blaming economic challenges and a "drop in obtainable funding" for the choice.

The partnership, which additionally took over running the Edinburgh's Christmas celebrations following a contract dispute with Angels adventure experience constrained, observed they hoped the event would return subsequent year.

"we have been attempting hard to locate a way to bring the torchlight procession into Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations this year, besides the fact that children we're very disenchanted to verify that due to the present financial local weather, and the drop in obtainable funding, we are unable to head forward with this event in 2022," a press release study.

"Our full programme of routine, including activities for households and children, over the three days of Edinburgh's Hogmanay might be introduced later this week.

"We very much hope to bring returned the Torchlight Procession to the Edinburgh's Hogmanay programme in 2023."

different Hogmanay routine including the highway celebration have also been reduced in scale this 12 months. interesting events is partnering with meeting to organise the annual pageant.

The parade has run every December for basically 30 years.

metropolis of Edinburgh Council chief Cammy Day mentioned: "I'm bound many might be disappointed that the torchlight procession hasn't returned without delay, but we seem forward to seeing it back subsequent 12 months, superior than ever.

"at the same time as I share the disappointment with many who we won't see the return of the torchlight procession, Edinburgh's Hogmanay will nevertheless be the most excellent location to welcome 2023."