Melbourne’s lord mayor Nick Reece has outlined what Melburnians can expect in the CBD for New Year’s Eve.

Over half a million people are expected to converge on the CBD with fireworks and laser lights operating from 27 rooftops as part of a $6 million celebration.

“It’s going to be a mesmerising, spectacular show,” Mr Reece told Heidi Murphy on 3AW Mornings.

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