Things to do on new years eve in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Grand paradeparty, fireworks, hotels & restaurants

The municipality is pleased to partner with Eastlink TV to offer NYE 2021 – a free virtual livestreamed concert airing on YouTube and Eastlink on Thursday, Dec. We invite you and your bubble to gather around the TV for one last couch concert. 2 days ago  Pechanga Resort Casino near Temecula will close to the public starting at noon on New Year’s Eve. The resort announced the decision to close via its Facebook page, saying that it will give.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, not to be confused with the West Yorkshireversion in the UK, in December is a wonderful place to visit, whereChristmas trees and fairy lights illuminate the streets and you canreally get into the festive spirit.

The city has a great selection of parks, art galleries and museumsfor those looking to learn about the history of Halifax. Or perhapstake a stroll along the Halifax Harbourwalk, over 3km of boardwalk whereyou can find many of the city's tourist spots including the ImmigrationMuseum at Pier 21, museum of the Atlantic and there are a plethora ofshops to peruse on route.

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Get yourself warmed up with a cup of hot cider from the Halifax SeaportFarmers Market as you peruse the stalls and stock up on fresh goodsand maybe pick up some of the local craft work.

Looking to recapture your youth, then grab you sled and head to CitadelHill for hours of fun, the kids might enjoy it to! There is also snowshoeing, snow boarding and cross country skiing for those looking fora more active holiday.

Lastly, don't miss out on a trip to Peggy's Cove, especially of you'rea keen photographer looking for iconic shots. With fewer tourists millingabout, you'll be able to capture the lighthouse surrounded by snow,just beautiful.

Grand Parade New Years Eve Party

Get your party hats on (and a nice big warm coat!) for New YearsEve in Halifax and head on over to the Grand Parade at City Hall whereall the action is and mingle with the thousands of other party goerslooking to celebrate.

The Grand Parade hosts an annual, huge, free partywith live music from some fantastic performers, the new year countdownand fantastic fireworks display at midnight.

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Families will love it at the Emera Oval, with free ice skating, livemusic and fireworks, both at 7pm and at midnight, so the kids can enjoyall the festivities!

NYE Parties & Events

There are some fantastic events planned throughout the city, fromDinner Dance and Charity events, to Comedy evenings or Live Music Gigs,there is something for everyone when it comes to seeing in the New Year.

New Years Eve Hotels

Halifax is a popular destination for New Years Eve, especially withthe big concert at Grand Parade, so the hotels will fill up quickly,book as soon as you can:

Comfort Hotel Bayer's Lake
Prince George Hotel
Courtyard HalifaxDowntown
The Halliburton
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

You can search for deals at all of these venues, plus all of thetopHalifaxNYE hotels here.

Christmas Market

For the last couple of years there has been a wonderful pop up Christmasmarket (The Halifax Lights Holiday Market) at Historic Properties 1869Upper Water Street, with an array of artisan wares and entertainment.

Restaurants

Get your reservations in for dining out on New Years Eve inHalifax, the popular restaurants will be booked out quickly whentheir menus/events are announced, so be ready - top recommendedeateries include:

Gio
2 Doors Down
Edna Restaurant
Chives Canadian Bistro
The Bicycle Thief

NYE Live Stream

There is actually an excellent live stream available from Halifaxon new years eve so you can watch onloine if you can't make it in person- the festivities are due to be broadcast live onEastlinks Community Channel

There's also a webcam atEmera Oval

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Guide to new years eve in Philly. Find the best fireworks, top NYE2020-2021 cruises, parties & hotels

The highlight of the new years eve celebrations in Philadelphia onceagain this year will be the SugarHouse Casino New Years Eve Fireworkson the Waterfront down on the Delaware River waterfront.

That is far from the only NYE party in town however, with a greatselection of events taking place around Philly, including top hotelparties, fireworks cruises on the river and fine dining in some trulyexceptional restaurants.

If you're in Philadelphia over the new year then we strongly recommendyou hang around for the famous and historic Mummers Parade that takesplace on new years day. You can get full details on the 2021 parade,including the lineup, schedule and even a live stream to watch onlinehere:Mummers Parade live 2021

New Years Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront

A feature of the new year celebrations in Philadelphia for many yearsnow, the SugarHouse Casino New Years Eve Fireworks on the Waterfrontattracts huge crowds down to this popular waterfront area.

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There are actually 2 displays, an earlier show at 6pm aimed at thosefamilies with younger children who perhaps don't want to stay out toolate, followed by the main display at midnight.

There are views of the fireworks available from across the city,with the most popular viewing points including the Penn's Landing GreatPlaza, the Sugarhouse Casino walking path and from Wiggin's WaterfrontPark across the other side of the river in Camden, where you'll havegreat views of the Philly skyline. With all of these venues you'll needto make sure you arrive in plenty of time as they will be crowded!

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

Operating in conjunction with the waterfront fireworks, the annualWinterfest at the Blue Cross RiverRink puts on a new years eve partyof its own, offering plentiful food and drink, live entertainment, firepits, holiday favours and of course ice skating and a front row viewof both fireworks displays, with co-ordinated on-site music.

You can buy tickets for this event onlinehere.

SugarHouse Casino New Years Eve Bash

As well as sponsoring the fireworks, the SugarHouse Casino also hosttheir own top new years eve party. This event includes a 3 hourpremium open bar, food and drinks stations, party decorations and atmidnight everyone heads outside to watch the fireworks accompanied bya champagne toast.

They even offer free parking in their own private and secure carpark. You can buy tickets onlinehere.

New Years Eve at The Met

A big tradition in Philadelphia on new years eve is the annualcelebration at The Met, where there is always a top performer tohelp welcoem the new year in style.

This year the main attraction is comedian Dave Chappelle, whowill be performing 2 sets, at 7ppm and 10pm. You can buy ticketsonline direct from the venuehere.

Independence Seaport Museum Fireworks

Capitalising on their prime location with views over the Delawareriver, the Independence Seaport Museum takes advantage of the new yearseve celebrations to offer special tickets for an evening of entertainment,the highlight of which is watching the fireworks from their privateterrace.

You also get all day access to the museum included, an ideal wayto tick off another tourist site while making sure you don't miss outon the fireworks. Book tickets onlinehere.

Clutch New Year Concert

There is never a shortage of live music in Philly on new yearseve, and one top show on offer this year sees American rockersClutch playing live at Union Transfer. Tickets are available via theband's official website.

NYE at Jerry's on Front

More live music this new year sees Ryley Walker, Chris Forsyth &Garcia Peoples playing live at Jerry's on Front. Promises to be agreat show, you can buy tickets onlinehere.

Camden Battleship New Years Eve

If you don't mind heading just over the water to New Jersey foryour new year party you'll find a great event taking place on theCamden Battleship, located in an ideal position to watch theSugarHouse New Years Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront at both 6pm andmidnight, when they will also offer guests the chance to fire theirown historic gun!

The decks are open for 2 hours prior to each of the fireworksshows and you can also enjoy music, food and bars service. Entry isfree for members, or otherwise for only a small $10 donation, whichseems like excellent value for one of the best fireworks views intown.

Franklin Square Kids Countdown

Another great option for those with younger children in tow, theKids' New Years Eve Countdown at Franklin Square is a free event boastingdancing, entertainment and a great view of the 6pm fireworks display.

If the adults of the group want to stay out late they can also attendthe Franklin Square Holiday Festival and Electrical Spectacle, wherethere are fire pits, a winter beer garden and a special light show.

Midnight From The Top

If its panoramic fireworks views you're looking for then the bestparty in town has to be the Midnight from the Top event at the iconicOne Liberty Observation deck. This is a relatively new addition to thePhiladelphia new years eve calendar, with an open bar, live music anddancing.

The highlight of course is the fact you have 360 degree views andyou're 57 floors up, so when midnight arrives the fireworks views willbe absolutely spectacular. This is a black tie occasion, so be sureto dress up smart! Tickets are available onlinehere.

Celebrity Style New Years Eve Fireworks Gala

Another option for great fireworks views is the annual fireworksgala at The Pyramid Club, located inside the BNY Mellon Center onMarket Street.

As well as the great fireworks vantage point, this event featuresmultiple rooms, an open bar, party favors and champagne toast atmidnight. You can get your tickets onlinehere.

Kimmel Center New Year's Day Celebration

If you manage to survive the new years eve festivities and arestill going strong when new years day arrives then head down to theThe Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts on South Brioad Street,where they will be holding their annual free new years daycelebration.

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This event features holiday sights and sounds as well as theideal spot for panoramic views of the Mummers parade - speaking ofwhich:

Mummers Parade 2021

A huge part of the new year celebrations in Philadelphia everyyear, the Mummers Parade takes to the city's streets on new yearsday and attracts huge crowds, as well as being watched live on TVand online by a global audience.

Get all the latest on this year's parade here:Philadelphia Mummers Parade 2021

New Years Eve Hotels

There's no shortage of top hotel accommodation in Philadelphia onnew years eve, and many will also be hosting their own parties and NYEgala dinners.

If you're looking for a hotel with not just a big new year partybut views of the fireworks too then The Hyatt Regency Philadelphia atPenn's Landing is an excellent choice.

You can search, check availability and book all of the topPhiladelphia hotels here.

NYE Live Stream

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Both the 6pm and midnight fireworks will once again this year bebroadcast by local channel NBC10, which you can watch online here:

The soundtrack to the fireworks show is also carried over the radio- tune in to 1060am to listen in.

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