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CBRM, Charlottetown and Port Hawkesbury Unveil Free New Year’s Eve Lineups and Logistics

The announcements focus on transit, traffic restrictions and access planning for safe, family celebrations.

Hours will vary at different municipal government offices on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. In the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, city hall on the Esplanade in Sydney will be closed both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. It will reopen on Friday at 8:30 a.m.
People skate and slide on the City Hall ice rink during New Year’s Eve Downtown festivities held at City Hall in Edmonton on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013.
New Year’s Eve fireworks are set off following the game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017.
Arenas like the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre will be closed on New Year’s Day.

Overview

  • CBRM will stage a free, multi-venue Sydney waterfront celebration tied to its 30-year anniversary, featuring an 8:45 p.m. drone show and midnight fireworks.
  • CBRM’s program includes a mainstage with performers such as Jimmy Rankin, Nicole Ariana and headliner Matt Minglewood, plus a carnival at the NSCC site, indoor activities and a livestream option.
  • The NSLC Safe Ride program with Transit Cape Breton offers free transit from 5 p.m. to end of service with an extra 12:30 a.m. trip, along with satellite parking, continuous shuttles and an accessible drop-off zone.
  • Charlottetown’s waterfront event at Founders’ Food Hall and Market runs 4–8 p.m. with live acts including Iconix, DJ Josh Hood and The Absolute Losers, and a fireworks finale at about 7 p.m. from Port Charlottetown.
  • Charlottetown announced street closures, parking restrictions and potential ticketing or towing during the event, while Port Hawkesbury hosts a free 2–6 p.m. family program at the Civic Centre with a 5:45 p.m. fireworks display, weather permitting.