There are numerous festivities planned for New Year's Eve in Edmonton.
The New Year’s Eve Downtown Festival and Fireworks at Sir Winston Churchill Square and City Hall Plaza is a free, family-friendly event with activities starting from 6 p.m. to midnight.
The event includes live music, roaming performers, holiday activities, complimentary skate rentals, and two fireworks displays at 8 p.m. and midnight.
ICE District Plaza events include an Edmonton Oilers watch party at 6 p.m., followed by a New Year's Eve party with performances by country singers Dawson Gray and Jade Eagleson, giant countdown screens, and fireworks at midnight. This event is free but space is limited.
The World Waterpark at West Edmonton Mall is hosting a Beach Ball Bash including a foam pit, buffet, character sightings, and roving entertainment, culminating in an indoor fireworks display at midnight. Tickets start at $89.
Rice Howard Way will host activities from 6 p.m. to midnight with roving performers, roasted chestnuts, live music, DJs, giveaways, games, and activities, making it another spot for fireworks viewing.
Multiple venues across Edmonton are hosting New Year's Eve parties, from upscale dinners to themed parties like the Black and White Affair NYE party by Flava Promotions or the Great Gatsby party at Beercade.
The events vary in price and include everything from live music to gourmet dining experiences.
Edmonton Transit Service offers free trips starting at 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve to help attendees navigate the city's festivities.
