COLUMBIA, S.C. — Even though the "Famously Hot New Year's Eve" event was canceled this year due to COVID, revelers still got to enjoy fireworks above the State House from afar.
“Out of an abundance of caution and in the interests of public health, the Famously Hot New Year celebration has been cancelled this year," said Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin. "Prayerfully, we’ll all continue to do what we can to slow the spread of COVID19."
While many were disappointed the annual event will not take place this year, one of the favorite parts of the evening went on to continue the tradition.
"To celebrate the beginning of the New Year and new beginnings, the city has decided to fund a full downtown fireworks display," Benjamin said. "Hopefully, the citizens will fully and safely partake in them.”
The fireworks began at midnight. Famously Hot New Year officials said the display was visible all throughout downtown Columbia.