The theme of the 2013 – 14 fireworks was ' Firsts ' a projection prior to the fireworks featured Mayor of London Boris Johnson talking about the many ' firsts ' that have come from the United Kingdom and London itself . He then went on to explain the 2013 – 14 fireworks would the " world first " multi-sensory fireworks display with fruit flavoured sweets and radio controlled LED bracelets which had previously been used during Coldplay 's Mylo Xyloto Tour and the London 2012 Paralympics Closing Ceremony being handed out to revellers when entering the viewing areas . These sweets were as stated in the information leaflet to be eaten prior to the display to " prepare " spectators with the flavours that they were going to experience during the evening . Scented mists and edible flavoured foam were also sprayed throughout the performance
London 2012 Paralympics Closing Ceremony
2012 Summer Paralympics closing ceremony
New Year's Eve in London