Vic fireworks attract about 500,000 MORE than 500,000 partygoers have enjoyed a spectacular fireworks show in central Melbourne to celebrate the New Year. On a mild and pleasant evening, Melbourne's skyline was lit up from 22 locations across the city. The 7.5-tonne fireworks display transformed the night sky into a rainbow of colours, from green, gold, blue, pink and red. Flashing balls of light and fireworks that looked like falling stars delighted the crowds, and none more than the finale of a rapid-fire display of light. Earlier in the night, thousands of families flocked to Yarra Park for fireworks at the family friendly time of 9.30pm (AEDT). The mood at the event was relaxed, with lots of kids, babies, mums and dads stretched on blankets with picnics waiting for the fireworks to begin. New mum Nicola Sutcliffe said she was enjoying the music, but not the long queues for food. "This is the first time we have been out with a child for New Year's Eve and it's good that there is something like this event," she said. Melanie Barclay was also enjoying the night with her family that included three sons, aged three to six. "It's lovely weather and lots of people enjoying themselves," she said. Police promised to be out in force with 300 officers dispersed around the celebration hotspots across Melbourne. Those found drunk in a public place face a $577 fine and $722 for drunk and disorderly behaviour. Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Andrew Crisp said just after midnight that apart from a few incidents, most people were in good spirits and behaving well in the city. Two people were arrested and two police officers suffered minor injuries in separate scuffles in the CBD and North Fitzroy. "They suffered minor injuries, that's very disappointing from my perspective, but keep that in perspective, we've got hundreds of thousands of people in the city," he said.