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Valencia Sets Dual New Year’s Eve Program With Expanded Kids’ Countdown and Night Plaza Party

City officials emphasize crowd management as the priority for the plaza celebration.

Overview

  • Night access to Plaza del Ayuntamiento opens at 22:00 through five controlled entry points, with 10,000 recyclable cups distributed and the venue closed from 20:30 for setup.
  • The lineup features three DJ sessions from the city hall balcony: Boccachico before midnight, fireworks at 23:59 by Pirotecnia Vulcano, then Pepino Marino followed by Ele DJ, with more than 10,000 LED light sticks handed out.
  • A multi-agency operation includes Policía Local, Policía Nacional, firefighters, Protección Civil, municipal technicians and medical support with UVI ambulances and basic life-support units.
  • The children’s program runs 10:30–13:00 with animation and activities, a 12:00 chime for families and a special performance by singer Gisela.
  • Beyond the plaza, Valencia offers an ice rink, a Christmas fair near the Estación del Grao, the HoHoHo! Market and the II Festival Mundial de Magia, while Cartagena hosted preúvas for families at Plaza del Rey and the Arsenal with a surprise visit from Jimbee players.