New Year's Eve Celebrations
How to watch the fireworks
Ring in 2024 with midnight fireworks launched from Prince’s Island Park! The spectacular display will be synchronized to music on CJSW 90.9 FM, highlighting the talents of Canadian artists.
Watch the fireworks from any location with a view of Prince’s Island Park or from home via livestream. Be sure to tune in to CJSW 90.9 FM at 11:55 p.m. for a blessing from Indigenous Elder Clarence Wolfleg, followed by a countdown to midnight with Mayor Jyoti Gondek and the accompanying fireworks soundtrack.
Watch the livestream
What to do on New Year’s Eve
In addition to watching the fireworks, there are other ways to celebrate the New Year.
Events and activities
Support local by enjoying a meal with your family and friends at a local restaurant. Or consider exploring a local shop and purchasing locally made products this season.
Check out VisitCalgary.com to learn about activities and events hosted by local businesses and organizations.
Find events on VisitCalgary
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On Dec. 31, 2023, the skating rink at Olympic Plaza will have extended skating hours from 10 a.m. to midnight. Skate rentals will be available from 2 p.m. to midnight.
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Enjoy all the fun of ZOOLIGHTS with extra special activities to help you ring in the New Year. Countdown to the New Year with the option of a family-friendly or adults only evening.
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TELUS Spark Science Centre is ringing in Noon Year's Eve with a family-friendly disco party that will have young party-goers dancing with joy. There will be a countdown to noon at 12 p.m. sharp!
Outdoor winter activities
Getting around on New Year’s Eve
Calgary Transit
To help you get home safely, Calgary Transit will have extended service and transit service will be free on New Year’s Eve.
- CTrains will run until 4 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2024.
- Bus routes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 22, 301, 302, MAX Orange, MAX Yellow, MAX Teal and MAX Purple will run until 3 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2024.
Road closures
For traffic safety during the fireworks, Crescent Road N.W. from 4th Street N.W. to 1st Street N.W. will be closed from 10 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2023, to 1 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2024.
Help out fellow Calgarians
- Donate to the food bank or charity that is important to you.
- Donate your extra clothes and home items.
- Be a snow angel and shovel snow for your neighbours.
Additional support
If you or someone you know is struggling and needs emotional, mental or social support over the holidays, help is available. Call 211 or text INFO to 211.
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