St. John's Celebrates New Year's Eve

St. John’s is the first city in North America to ring in the new year. Join us for our annual fireworks display at Quidi Vidi Lake on Thursday, Dec. 31 to celebrate the arrival of 2016.  
 
Starting at 11:15 p.m. next to the Boathouse at Quidi Vidi Lake we are holding a free outdoor party with a live DJ and hosts from NTV and OZFM to count you down to midnight. If weather conditions are not ideal on Dec. 31, the fireworks display will be rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 1 at 8 p.m.
 
Also, pending ice conditions at The Loop, we will also host a New Year’s Eve skating party from 4 to 6 p.m. in Bannerman Park with party favours, festive music and free hot chocolate compliments of Beavertails.
 
Road Closures and No Stopping - Tow Away Zones
For safety reasons, the following streets will be closed from 10 p.m. on Dec. 31 until after the fireworks:

• The Boulevard
• Lake Avenue
• Carnell Drive
• Clancey Drive
• Lakeview Avenue 

Vehicles parked in violation or parked such that they are obstructing traffic will be ticketed and towed. Parking lots on either side of the Quidi Vidi dog park will be closed. Accessible parking is available on a first come, first served basis in the Dominion parking lot. The same streets and parking lots will be closed approximately 6:30 p.m. should the fireworks be postponed to January 1.
 
Quidi Vidi Walking Trail – Partial Closure
The Quidi Vidi dog park and a portion of the walking trail around Quidi Vidi Lake will be closed for fireworks set up on Dec. 31 and will be reopened after the fireworks display is completed.
 
Pet owners - if your pet needs to go outside during the fireworks display, keep them on a leash for their safety.
 
For further information
Access St. John’s
Phone: 311 or 709-754-CITY (2489)
Online: www.stjohns.ca/access-311