Residents turn out for carnival

An estimated 15000 Peninsula residents turned out for the New Year's Eve carnival at Umina Beach.

The annual carnival and fireworks staged by The Rotary Club of Umina Beach were attended by a well-behaved crowd, according to club president Mr Glen Scorer.

Gosford mayor Cr Robert Bell and Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews opened the event at 8pm.

Live music and a carnival atmosphere filled the hours before the 10pm fireworks spectacular.

Rob Jimenez, January 8